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Category Archives: Photography
Happy Halloween from Collectorgene!
We recently acquired this fabulous 8 x 10 photo at a local flea market. A talented amateur photographer back in the 1940’s was able to combine a shot of a pretty girl with a shot of a typical five and … Continue reading
Posted in 1940's, Americana, Carol, Halloween, Holiday, Humor, Photography, Weird
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Happy Is the Bride…Perhaps – Vintage Photos of Unhappy Brides
Most modern brides smile happily in their wedding portraits. Many brides of yesteryear do, too. However, while trolling through boxes of old photos at flea markets, I’ve discovered that a fair number of brides from the past look very serious, … Continue reading
Posted in 1800's, 1900's, Americana, Carol, Ephemera, Photography
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We Gather Together…A Vintage Thanksgiving Feast Photo
I don’t know who these people are. Random family photos like this turn up in my possession all the time. Clearly this is an important meal, and judging by the gigantic turkey on the table, I’m going to assume it’s … Continue reading
Posted in 1930's, 1940's, Americana, Carol, Food, Holiday, Photography, Uncategorized
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2014 Road Trip Blog: Vintage Photos
I scour flea markets and shops for many things, but I’m always drawn to vintage photos. I look for unique images of all eras, but I particularly like photos that tell a story of some sort, photos of children with … Continue reading
Posted in 1800's, 1900's, 1920's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, Carol, Photography
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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY – Enjoy These Vintage Photos
Just wanted to share a couple of motherly – or in these cases grandmotherly – images from my vintage photo collection in honor of Mother’s Day. I spent my Mother’s Day doing what I enjoy most – antiquing with my … Continue reading
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Mr. Clean & Friends – Grown Men in Costume
It’s October, the month when grown men do crazy things like this. This vintage photo, most likely from the 1960’s, is from my collection. It’s hard to say why these men are in costume, but let’s assume it’s a … Continue reading
Posted in 1960's, Advertising, Americana, Carol, Costumes, Halloween, Humor, Photography
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1911 Beach Boys – A Photo Souvenir From Atlantic City
This photo was a recent addition to my collection. How can anyone view it without smiling at least a little? These men, who look to be about sixty years old – give or take a few years, are obviously … Continue reading
Posted in 1910's, Americana, Carol, Ephemera, Photography
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