Tag Archives: wicker

In with the new

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Joe_Williams

This looks to be one of John Capewell’s sons although I’m not sure which one. I had posted another negative from this photography session a while back. Capewell was rightly proud of his baby and aimed to capture his image … Continue reading →

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Same Wicker, Same Chicken Wire, Different Baby

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Joe_Williams

…and a street address thanks to Jerseyman! Last week I posted another photograph shot by John Capewell in the same place, from the same position as this week’s photo but of a different child. I just thought they were cute … Continue reading →

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Wicker, Baby, Chicken Wire

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Joe_Williams

My guess is that John Capewell gained a reputation as the local amateur shutterbug, and parents were all too glad to let him capture their offspring to glass negatives for posterity — freezing that fleeting first year or so of … Continue reading →

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The Mother-In-Law Reads

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Judging from last week’s self-portrait of John Capewell and this week’s shot of his mother-in-law, it looks as if this portion of the house was a popular spot to read. The rays of the sun proved to be perfect for … Continue reading →

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Perambulator

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another picture of what I assume is one of John and Ella Capewell’s sons, but I’m not so sure. The hat and clothing on the baby look sort of feminine making me think it may be a girl. Of … Continue reading →

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Baby in a Wicker Rocker

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Joe_Williams

The infant was probably one of John Capewell’s sons, but I’m not sure which. The wicker chair looks to be sturdy and very new. It may have been something John acquired for Ella in expectation of their first born which … Continue reading →

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