Vintage Pics Part 3

Finally! I am going to show you the first vintage photo that made me oooh and ahhh!  But, you know I save the best for last so now, first things first.

I tried to look up L.F. Bates Studio, and aslo the address, but couldn't find anything.  This is the same old lady as last time.  I really believe she and her family were rich.  Look at the clothes, and the fact they often went to photography studios and traveled (more about this in the next post).  Also, there seem to be a couple pictures in front of their house, which is huge.  The interesting thing about this photo is that on the back, she wrote in pencil:
Chest- 30 1/2"
Bust- 31 1/2"
Waist- 21 1/2"
Hips- 34
Thigh- 19 1/2
Calf- 12
Ankle 7 1/2
Biceps 8 1/4
Forearm 8 1/4
Wrist 2 1/4
March 1 st '99, 28 years old
Interesting right? I wonder what the measurements are for.  And obvi, the '99 means 1899.  Crazy!  I'm so glad I get to share these, and again, I hope you find them as interesting as I do.

I believe this is her husband.  I found the collar and the print of the bow tie to be quite interesting.  I looked up the address of the studio and did the google satellite, and this is what 333 Westimister St., Providence RI looks like now:

It's almost a damn shame, huh? Quite interesting, nonetheless.

Remember last week how I showed a picture of the girls and mentioned one that I would show this week?  Well, here it is.  Again with the big tie, the big hats and patterend dresses.  I just found the girls facial expressions to be alluring.  The gal on the left is quite cute, in my opinion.  I also mentioned last week how they never smile, here is another example of that.  I love the background of this photo.  Photos around this time would be printed on very flimsy paper, which is why I think they were often pasted on these thick, almost cardboard type paper.  I really do like this picture.

Ta-Da! I hope this picture is everything you hoped for!  I LOVED it!!  I have no idea what year this is around, although I could look it up because it's obviously from the time planes were first invented.  This photo is on a very flimsy piece of paper.  Notice how it is projected onto the paper?  This pilot, or plane, didn't work out too well...I just loved how everyone nearby gathered to see the sight, and that someone actually got a picture and it is now in my possession.  Dude on the right looks like he is on a cell phone, which would be the case today if anything like this happened.  I have several more shots of this photo in different angles, and I will keep posting them during the next couple of weeks.

I hope you enjoyed it!!

p.s. if you share these for any reason, please do give SpottieOtties credit :)  But feel free to share, cuz it's pretty damn cool!

Favorite Postsecrets of the week:

That sucks.

This is sad.  But I think there are often wishes like this on birthdays and no one knows.  Have you ever just wondered what the person is wishing? I know I have

Happy Sunday!

My weekend went by too fast as usual.  Friday, we did our home inspection and discovered our biggest problem, which is some deteriorating corner wood, this will still be expensive, but it could be a lot worse!  So, still, the house is not 100% because of this and the loan and bla bla, I'm still hopeful though.  Whatevers meant to be will be!

I really wanted some quality pool/sun time with Devin, but with the clouds, it was a no go.  Therefore, my weekend wasn't the most exciting, although I did get my first (and hopefully last?) real taste of chat roulette.  What did you do this weekend?

Oh! And, I submitted a couple vintage photos to The Sartorialist, I'll be super excited if one of them gets posted! 

Hope you had a great Sunday, and even though tomorrow is another Monday, be thankful for another day.

Vintage Pics Part 2

Finally, we get to see some more vintage pics!  Let's get to it, shall we?

This isn't so vintage, but probably circa mid 1950s.  This is my Maternal Grandparents wedding.  I am actually impressed with Grandma's dress.  I think it's beautiful and doesn't seem too dated.

A lot of the pictures I have been grabbing these from, are from an envelope that belonged to my Mother's Grandma.  No one knows who this lady is, but she is many photos.  A lot of these pictures also have that backing to it.  Anyway, I think though she isn't that pleasing to the eye, she has a definite unique look to her.  There is another picture similar to this one, with the date 1882 on the back.  I will show you guys that one next time.

I do not know the date of this picture, but I am assuming it is in the early 1900's.  I just found this picture so creepy.  I think the kids belong to the lady in the above photo.  There is another picture of two of the girls, I think they are the same ones, that is a very interesting photo to me, I will show that one next time as well.  Isn't it funny how the big bow was the style back then?  I wonder why in all these old photos, hardly anyone is smiling.  Maybe no one would say "cheese" back then?  (Speaking of cheese, that was cheesy, I know).

This is my favorite out of this set.  I call it, "Brokeback."  I have no idea when this photo was taken, but obviously during the cowboy days.  This is one of my favorite of the batch.  Click on the pic to see details up close.  Are they in a room?  Are they inside or outside?  Tell me what you think...

So that was that for this week, I still have a few that you should be very excited about.  I am OCD with saving the best for last.  Definitely check back next week for some more!

I Think We Were Already Aware

But there is definitely something A LOT wrong with Lindsay Lohan.  There are some photos of her recent photoshoot with Purple Fashion Magazine shoot:

I mean, really?!  This is not cute, at all. This bitch takes a swig, snorts coke, takes her drag, and then whines and whines that she always has negative attention on her.  These photos are ridiculous.  Yet, she begs to be taken seriously.

Lindsay, we know you are an attention whore and like attention whether it is negative or not, but please, get it together....at least sometime before 40, which you already look.

In This Moment I....

- Am actually digging my second painting, however I am still unsure about hanging it up
- Am exhausted
- Am anxious to get my house!
- Would like to share how cuddling with Devin is my favorite thing. Ever.
- Want to get this $225 necklace for free from J Crew.  I would never spend that kind of money on...anything (unless it's a must have electronic?

 - Want to set up goals for summer fun, like a romantic picnic, small roadtrip, and a definite beach trip.

That is all.  Don't forget to check in tomorrow for Vintage Pics Part 2!  If you liked (or even didn't like) Part 1, trust me when I say you won't want to miss Part 2!

Favorite Postsecrets of the week:

I like this one, though I wish she didn't feel the pain and confusion she must be feeling.

 

There's still some good people in this world.

I wonder why they chose the half and half lipstick for this one?