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Thumb Problem

Poor lad — broken a thumb at such a young age, then made to get all dressed up for family. He does appear to have a brace (the black in his palm), which would indicate a pretty serious break, and the lack of our ultra-modern materials means it looks a lot worse than if you […]

Posted byDerek DahlsadFebruary 14, 2008March 11, 2014Posted inUncategorizedTags: 1930s, broken thumb, kids, minnesota historyLeave a comment on Thumb Problem

More Cranky Kids

I’m not sure how these children relate to the grumps in this photo from last week, But they seem to share a venue and photographer. It’s the same (or very similar) venue, a folded sheet of some sort hung as a backdrop, with a dirt floor. The kids’ footing is improved by adding a reed […]

Posted byDerek DahlsadJanuary 22, 2008March 11, 2014Posted inUncategorizedTags: 1900s, antique photo, clothing, kidsLeave a comment on More Cranky Kids

Cranky, Cranky Kids

Oh, my — I know kids hate to get dressed up, but the dress clothes of today pale in comparison to the kids of the early 1900s. That sailor suit on the right? It would cause a riot among modern kids. The photo appears to me to be from a travelling photographer; the ground is […]

Posted byDerek DahlsadJanuary 15, 2008March 11, 2014Posted inUncategorizedTags: 1900s, antique photo, fashion, kids1 Comment on Cranky, Cranky Kids
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