Tag Archives: vintage photos

An Ode to Summer

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Tina Garceau

As Labor Day approaches, another marvelous summer comes to an end – days at the pool, backyard tomatoes, barbecues, mosquitos, and fruit pies. I found this photo in my neighborhood antique store, while sifting through the stacks. It was taken in Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number Ninety Six

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Ninety-sixth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Portrait of a Grandmother as a Young Woman

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Pardon the James Joyce reference. Another photo of the grandmother I’ve only heard vague stories about from my father, who was six when she died. I love everything about this photo – the pince-nez, her choker necklaces combined with the … Continue reading →

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Friday Five – Number Ninety Five

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Ninety-fifth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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School Photo

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Friday Five – Number Ninety Four

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Ninety-fourth in a series creating a collage using five elements.

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Arm Wrestling

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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Positive I.D.

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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The Three Graces

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Tina Garceau

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 →

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