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Why So Serious?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Joe_Williams

John Capewell (the man in the middle) has taken photos similar to this before where he’s managed to include himself in a picture of his immediate family, but I’m not sure why everyone is wearing such a sour expression. It’s … Continue reading →

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John Pulls the Strings

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another photograph in which photographer John Capewell wanted to include himself. The string Capewell is tugging on is attached to a shutter release on the camera. His hand is slightly blurred from the motion of triggering the shot. He’s … Continue reading →

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Elijah Wood, Time Traveler

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Joe_Williams

When I was originally sorting through these glass negatives, I was struck by this young man’s resemblance to actor Elijah Wood. If you’re not familiar with Wood, he is best known for playing the character Frodo in the Lord of … Continue reading →

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Smile for the Camera…Oh, never mind.

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Joe_Williams

I’m guessing, but this looks to be John B. Capewell’s brother-in-law, niece who showed up in last week’s photo and sister. It looks like they’re shot in the same room as last week’s shot only this trio is a little … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Dinner

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Those viddles aren’t going to fix themselves!

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On the Back Porch

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Joe_Williams

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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60 Years Ago Today

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Joe_Williams

The dapper gentleman is my older brother Charles. On the back of this picture written in pencil is May 18, 1952 meaning this picture was shot 60 years ago today!

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