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The Sporting Life, ca. 1910

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Lynn

There is a long note on the back of this photo, partly obscured by black paper from where it was ripped from a photo album.  “Dear Emily,” it reads.  “Do you remember this swell crowd?”  Then the writer goes on … Continue reading →

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At Eagle Lake, 1937

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Lynn

To celebrate the official start of summer, here’s a family photo of assorted females enjoying a day at the lake. It’s hard to find pictures of older women in bathing suits, and I think most of us over fifty know … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Exeter’s British Cousin

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Lynn

Mrs. Exeter was born on the pages of American Vogue in June 1948. A few months later, in March 1949, a parallel older lady appeared in British Vogue. The British Mrs. Exeter seems to have had a wider cultural resonance … Continue reading →

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At the Golf Course, circa 1940

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Lynn

It’s not easy to date this photo, since the clothes come from two different time periods. The young woman’s pants say “1940s,” while the older woman long skirt says “1930s.” But since older women are more likely to cling to … Continue reading →

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Goldie, August 1955

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Lynn

In perfect Palmer penmanship, the caption on the back of this photo reads, “Goldie at Sam o Set Aug 1955.” Given Goldie’s contented expression and glorious tan, I thought this would be the perfect photograph to celebrate the end of … Continue reading →

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