tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post4014817953932229292..comments2024-03-28T08:08:40.660-04:00Comments on When I was 69: 3 suits of a sortBarbara Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08351113054045427775noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-3230796944289203732014-02-26T23:38:44.438-05:002014-02-26T23:38:44.438-05:00What a gorgeous trio you've chosen!!
And I al...What a gorgeous trio you've chosen!! <br />And I also like that 1906 picture, though faded/damaged/etc... <br />it is a memory of their first home there, certainly an happy occasion for them.Bruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-89784299497848489482014-02-24T10:21:28.855-05:002014-02-24T10:21:28.855-05:00What sharp uniforms -- they'd make joining the...What sharp uniforms -- they'd make joining the group worthwhile. Who are the photobombers in the window?Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-73441233938222812382014-02-24T01:13:13.347-05:002014-02-24T01:13:13.347-05:00Those marching band uniforms also make me think of...Those marching band uniforms also make me think of the uniforms sometimes worn by elevator operators long ago. Of course, without the cape. I don't know what I'd think of the elevator operator was wearing a cape other than, "Where is this thing going to land?"Tattered and Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208918251232477186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-66372672693185960222014-02-23T16:23:22.884-05:002014-02-23T16:23:22.884-05:00Two great photos...I don't believe I have ever...Two great photos...I don't believe I have ever seen a marching uniform like the 3 women in the first photo. They look so pleased with themselves too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093078029028920810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-22315732308189389732014-02-23T12:48:41.427-05:002014-02-23T12:48:41.427-05:00Two wonderful shots. The trio of ladies look reall...Two wonderful shots. The trio of ladies look really smart but who cares if the second one has seen better days; it’s the subject matter which makes it one to treasure.Little Nellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862657943846727987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-17818115239851564072014-02-23T05:23:21.338-05:002014-02-23T05:23:21.338-05:00Great photos. Isn't it strange when we see tho...Great photos. Isn't it strange when we see those we are accustomed to seeing as old when they were young? Before photography worked its magic, that would never have been possible.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-63829563419722708162014-02-22T21:19:22.381-05:002014-02-22T21:19:22.381-05:00Those uniforms remind me of marching band uniforms...Those uniforms remind me of marching band uniforms we had in high school -- that braid across the chest! And the porch shot is fabulous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11658880722411505714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-30799749615409839602014-02-22T17:34:46.561-05:002014-02-22T17:34:46.561-05:00Never saw those uniforms before, very interesting....Never saw those uniforms before, very interesting. When I see old photos like these, the seamstress part of me always wonders what was the fabric, who sewed them, etc. Thanks for the great post!Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06015301472659256675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-43827803775866917352014-02-22T13:32:30.693-05:002014-02-22T13:32:30.693-05:00Those look a bit like Salvation Army outfits!Those look a bit like Salvation Army outfits!Sean Bentleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777191262417995366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-21595890254689449772014-02-22T13:28:49.002-05:002014-02-22T13:28:49.002-05:00The 1906 photo may be a bit battered but I would a...The 1906 photo may be a bit battered but I would agree with Mike, it's a gem.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-40897777454913237852014-02-22T10:20:37.043-05:002014-02-22T10:20:37.043-05:00Oh my goodness, great opening photo!Oh my goodness, great opening photo!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-18065704923995841642014-02-22T08:48:40.105-05:002014-02-22T08:48:40.105-05:00The photo of the 3 ladies is very interesting--not...The photo of the 3 ladies is very interesting--not only the uniforms, but also the background of the photo, the shape it is cut, and the way it is mounted with identification surrounding.Postcardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399915833682943432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-37755664039583573012014-02-21T22:19:40.148-05:002014-02-21T22:19:40.148-05:00Two interesting photos on the theme. Your mother&#...Two interesting photos on the theme. Your mother's uniform certainly has the look of a cadet jacket but I've never seen the female version. The porch photo is a real treasure. Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834515962367699133.post-46849636076038736352014-02-21T19:00:26.277-05:002014-02-21T19:00:26.277-05:00Those are some uniforms the gals are wearing. Pro...Those are some uniforms the gals are wearing. Probably wool. Bet they were warm - which would be fine in cold weather, but otherwise I'm afraid I'd melt in those things! I think your Grandfather is wearing a Homburg. Fun pictures!La Nightingailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769079547153094005noreply@blogger.com