A collection that dates from the early 1840s, to the turn of the century. The video runs for 6 minutes and has interesting black and white photos from the period covering aspects of everyday life, as well as featuring some historical figures. (Only one photo has been colourised)
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Wonderful, Pete.
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Glad you think so, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete,
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I am fortunate to have received many photos from the late 1800’s from my grandparents, through my mother, through my brother who put them on a DVD. I printed them out just in case the technology of DVD becomes extinct(as it already seems to have done.) Anyway they are a real treasure and I share them occasionally on my blog.
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You are lucky to have so many photos, including those of you as a child. I wish I had that many of my family.
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Swimwear and tennis attire had not quite achieved modern standards. I also noticed that the locomotives looked a wee bit outdated compared to today’s bullet trains. It takes a very keen eye, but I was able to determine that these photos were not taken in the 21st Century.
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Well done for spotting that, David. 🙂
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I enjoy seeing how people looked “back then” and I always wonder if people in another hundred years will look at images of the early 2000’s and think how quaint we seem. (?)
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I have no doubt they will do just that, Carolyn.
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There is a sense in that while photographs were not that old, they already had an idea of how to pose for them. But I suppose that was partially due to the fact that one has to be still for a relatively long time to be photographed. Warmest regards
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Yes, long shutter speeds, and photographers who ‘instructed’. 🙂
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It’s amazing to be able to see those now. Thanks, Pete!
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One of the best things about the Internet, the preservation of history.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I couldn’ agree more, Pete. The internet has been such a boon to historical preservation, including the stories of those who have passed on.
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Another fine glimpse of the past. Thanks, Pete.
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I thought so too. Thanks, Don.
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Some look like they may be constipated…..LOL chuq
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Great collection chuq
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Glad you enjoyed them, chuq.
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Love these. Annie Oakley seems so tightly corseted it’s a wonder she could breathe!
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I thought she would look much older than that. 🙂
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