Monthly Archives: June 2012

On the Back Porch

Seated on the back porch of what I guess is the Capewell residence in Westville, NJ is the photographer John Capewell, John, Jr. and I’m guessing it’s Ella Capewell on the right.  She moved as the photographic plate was being … Continue reading

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Broad Street Theatre

Here is an advertisement for the Broad Street Theatre from the program/souvenir booklet for the play L’Aiglon starring Maude Adams which played here back in 1901.

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Trust Me, I’m a Doctor!

This guy who looks like a cross between 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, child murderer Albert Fish and the frozen remains of a long-lost Antarctic explorer claims he can help you lose nine pounds in two days … Continue reading

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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

On my Saturday morning excursion to the Italian Market, I saw that one of the vendors had rhubarb. I loaded up and grabbed few pints of strawberries – it’s pie time!!!

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Brooks Again

Our Mr Brooks deserves more than just one post. Here he is from my favorite frame of Tina’s animation!

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Our Mister Brooks!

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John & Ella Newly Married

Here’s a picture of the photographer John Capewell of Westville, New Jersey sitting with his wife Ella in the shade of a tree. John and Ella look very young in this picture compared to others in the collection. I assumed … Continue reading

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