Susquehanna Depot, Pennsylvania, also known simply as Susquehanna, currently has a population of 1,643. There are no names on these portraits, but they are all from G.O. Sweet's studio. More portraits from Susquehanna coming soon
These remind me of the photo collection I saw at a local Civil War in my hometown recently. These were the type of photos the soldiers carried with them on both sides.
I second the motion on the hairstyles, and cast another 'favorite' vote for the leaf profile pic, that would be popular today too. And the fringe on the chair arm in the second shot is outta control...
There is such a universality about the portraits : they could have been from Europe or the States or Australia - but they could have only been from that particular time. fashions form faces I suppose.
A heartfelt thanks and farewell to my readers. My last post (the thousand and first!) will be on November 7, 2012. The blog will remain online, but there won't be any new posts as I need to make time for other things. There is a chance I'll be back, but if so it won't be for awhile. I hope you'll take the time to peruse the archives.
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There's treasure in the archives, so here's how to browse and find what you want:
1. Enter a search word or phrase in the box below - anything from Princess Grace to Prohibition or Graf Zeppelin.
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3. You can also go through the archives by date. Just click on the triangle next to the year or month to open the list.
I love antique postcards because they preserve evidence of everyday life as well as celebrations and sad events. Looking at an old postcard is like holding a single piece of a puzzle; we have to imagine the rest.
I will try to put up a postcard every day. If you have a special request for a particular city or place, let me know!
A lovely collection, the outline of the leaf as a frame in the first one is wonderful, wouldn't G O Sweet have loved photoshop!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, especially the first and second-to-last ones.
ReplyDeleteIt is an interesting collection of cards.
ReplyDeleteThese remind me of the photo collection I saw at a local Civil War in my hometown recently. These were the type of photos the soldiers carried with them on both sides.
ReplyDeleteA lot of interesting hair styles. I especially like the leaf shape frame.
ReplyDeleteSweet! (Sorry, I had to say it)
ReplyDeleteI second the motion on the hairstyles, and cast another 'favorite' vote for the leaf profile pic, that would be popular today too. And the fringe on the chair arm in the second shot is outta control...
ReplyDeleteThere is such a universality about the portraits : they could have been from Europe or the States or Australia - but they could have only been from that particular time. fashions form faces I suppose.
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