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Tag Archives: USA
The George Washington Equestrian Monument
Unlike the photograph in last week’s post, I know what the subject is and where John Capewell was when he took this exposure. This was and is The George Washington Equestrian Monument in Richmond, Virginia. It looks as if Capewell … Continue reading
Cylons is Golden
Sorry. I can’t resist a pun, and I’ve been itching to use this since the late 1970s.
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged 1979, ABC, Battlestar Galactica, Cartoon, cartoons, comic, comic book, comics, Cylon, Marvel, Star Wars, USA
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A Neoclassical Mystery
I have here a mystery that I’m hoping won’t remain a mystery for long. John Capewell thought enough of this to shoot a glass negative, but sadly, I don’t know what it is.
The Return of the Peculiar Trio
Last week, I presented a photograph by John Capewell of a well-dressed trio situated oddly in an incongruous setting. This week , our peculiar trio is back in yet another strange setting.
W, is that you?
Is it just me or does this guy look like the 43rd President of the United States?
Posted in What I Miss About Comics
Tagged Bush, Captain America, Cartoon, cartoons, CO2 Comics, comic book, George W. Bush, locksmith 1973, Marvel, President, USA, vintage, W
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Well-Dressed and Oddly Posed
I think that John Capewell had aspirations toward art, and this is one of his oddball/arty shots that he took, but when I think of it, this glass negative probably predates some of the eccentric art movements like Dada by … Continue reading
Gentleman in the Lodgepole Chair
Once again John Capewell has hauled out the lodgepole chair for a portrait of this dapper gent. He looks fairly regal in his rustic throne.
Another Book, Another Woman
Here’s another in a series of interior shots photographed by John Capewell. This looks to be the same camera set-up, wicker chair and vase of flowers as the picture from last week, but the woman is different.
Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection
Tagged 1900-1910, analog, antique photograph, book, early 20th Century, glass negative, John B Capewell, New Jersey, photography, reading, single light source, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, USA, vintage, Westville, Willceau, woman
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Flowers by the Window
Here’s another interior photograph that seems to be part a series shot by John B. Capewell. This appears to be a different room from last week’s post and the week before although it looks like the lady is seated in … Continue reading
