Category Archives: Photo Restoration

Tintype

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Among the family photos I recently inherited – this tintype is the oldest – and in horrible shape. According to Wikipedia: A tintype, also known as a melainotype or ferrotype, is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal coated with … Continue reading →

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Twelve

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Tina Garceau

This photo was among the group of family photos I inherited when my father died. Unfortunately, it’s not labeled so I’m not sure who these folks are – but I liked the photo so I cleaned it up and I’m … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Tina Garceau
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Joseph LaJeunesse

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Tina Garceau

The good news is there was writing on the back of this photo – Mr. Joseph LaJeunesse, 79 Grover Street, wake tonight. I guess “wake tonight” isn’t such good news, but at least there’s a name. I believe this may be … Continue reading →

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Sisters

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Tina Garceau

I was searching for something in an old envelope of negatives, when I stumbled upon this gem. A photo of my father’s six sisters, on what looks to be a happy occasion, and judging by their clothes – I’m guessing mid to … Continue reading →

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Fire at St. Mary’s School

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Tina Garceau

On the morning of January 30, 1953, there was a disastrous fire at St. Mary’s School in Willimantic, CT. The fire, which originated in the boiler room, raged for five hours and destroyed the building. I found these going through some of … Continue reading →

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Alice Lajeunesse Vertefeuille

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Last week’s photo which had a number of names scrawled on the back, turned up some interesting information. Lisa, a woman from my hometown, led me to her family’s Facebook page. I was able to identify one of the women in … Continue reading →

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Couple on a Courting Bench

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Another restoration of an old family photo, unfortunately, I haven’t a clue as to who they are. Since the handsome fella makes an appearance in several photos that I have, I’m assuming he is a relative. It could be an engagement … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Seven

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Another photo restoration of an old photograph of my grandmother – Rhea Garceau, seated in the middle. I’m not certain who the other women are – but being that two of them are dead ringers for my cousins, I think it’s … Continue reading →

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