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Tag Archives: vintage photos
School Photo
This is a photo of my grandfather that I forgot I had. He was born in 1891 – so a guess on my part is that this was taken in 1902 or 1903. What I definitely know is that it … Continue reading
Friday Five – Number Ninety Four
Ninety-fourth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Arm Wrestling
Another mysterious family portrait, the man in the middle holding the stop watch is my grandfather. The other two guys – they may be co-workers from American Thread, brothers, cousins, or friends, hopefully someone chimes in. I do love the staged … Continue reading
Posted in News, Photo Restoration, Photography
Tagged 1910s, family portraits, vintage photos
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Positive I.D.
I’m always posting old family photos with the line “I have no idea who these people are”. People – write down names on the backs of your photos! Fortunately, I’ve had amazing luck posting my photos to various Facebook groups, … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Restoration
Tagged Connecticut, photo restoration, Rhea Garceau, vintage photos, Willimantic
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The Three Graces
Another old family photo from my collection. Again, I’m not sure who these ladies are – however, the woman seated in the middle bears a strong resemblance to my father’s sister Viola. What I find interesting about this photo is … Continue reading
Posted in Photo Restoration, Photography
Tagged Photoshop, restoring old photos, vintage photos
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Joseph LaJeunesse
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
Friday Five – Number Eighty Nine
Eighty-ninth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Friday Five – Number Eighty Eight
Eighty-eighth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News
Tagged collage, CT, vintage photos, wallpaper, Willimantic
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Friday Five – Number Eighty Four
Eighty-fourth in a series creating a collage using five elements.
Posted in Collage, Friday Five, News
Tagged catalog models, collage, pretty girls, vintage photos
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