What, you don't see this any more? OK, I'm dated, aren't I?
And I'm switching back to times before my mother and dad had jobs. They were both students at Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio...before the second world war.
And I want to share my trio of "suits" which are worn by three lovely ladies, who are in some kind of ROTC marching group.
An older photograph, 1906 Galveston, in the only photo I can find when my grandfather, George Rogers, was actually young. He was just 29 in this picture. All my other photos of him show him as an old man. I was glad to find that he actually had some dark hair at one time, (and I think a jaunty moustache.)
Come over again to look at my various ancestors and their stories on other days here on this blog. Today I'll make it short and sweet!
And for more interesting stories related to 3 suits, check out Sepia Saturday HERE, and go to the bottom of the page where other posts are linked as well!
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!
ReplyDeleteTwo 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.
ReplyDeleteThe 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.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, great opening photo!
ReplyDeleteThe 1906 photo may be a bit battered but I would agree with Mike, it's a gem.
ReplyDeleteThose look a bit like Salvation Army outfits!
ReplyDeleteNever 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!
ReplyDeleteThose uniforms remind me of marching band uniforms we had in high school -- that braid across the chest! And the porch shot is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteGreat 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.
ReplyDeleteTwo 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.
ReplyDeleteTwo 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.
ReplyDeleteThose 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?"
ReplyDeleteWhat sharp uniforms -- they'd make joining the group worthwhile. Who are the photobombers in the window?
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous trio you've chosen!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I also like that 1906 picture, though faded/damaged/etc...
it is a memory of their first home there, certainly an happy occasion for them.