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Three Fellows in the Woods

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another one of John Capewell’s zany or contrived shots of a trio of fellows standing hither and yon in a wooded area. In my initial examination of these glass negatives I think I blew by this one having not … Continue reading →

Chariots of Fire

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Being that the Olympics are currently ongoing, I figured I would drag out this series of glass negatives of a track team shot by John B. Capewell of Westville, New Jersey between 100 and 110 years ago. Capewell is the … Continue reading →

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Three Amigos or Bowler Hat and Wooden Scrap

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Joe_Williams

John B. Capewell of Westville, NJ is back with the same two lads that were featured in last week’s photo. Capewell is once again activating his camera’s shutter with a length of string while his comrades pose. When I was … Continue reading →

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You Load 16 Tons and What Do You Get?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Joe_Williams

The Lads are back among the rocks again, and John B. Capewell has rejoined them in front of the camera.

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Capewell and The Lads Among The Rocks

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Joe_Williams

The lads from last week’s photo are back, but it looks as if John B. Capewell has taken his place behind the camera for this shot.

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Capewell and the Lads

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Joe_Williams

After corresponding with Ann Tumser regarding Adolph Tumser who was in last week’s photo, I decided to do this series of negatives which I will refer to as Capewell and the Lads.Â I’m hoping that Adolph shows up again in … Continue reading →

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Found! A Print from The Capewell Glass Negative Collection!

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Through some internet detective work, we have uncovered another piece of the puzzle in the mystery of the Capewell Glass Negative Collection. The man seated to the left of the photo next to John B. Capewell on the right is … Continue reading →