Fake Funeral 1918

Bang on Can - Backyard Morse Code Experiment

SOS! Why is this boy pointing? The world will never know. I have one more picture from this group and rest assured the boy is pointing in that one as well. I love the minute maid microphone! Why is the adult wearing a life preserver? For full dramatic effect? They look pretty landlocked to me.

Gas Mask

This photo terrifies me. Found at the treasure trove that is the Antiques Garage. Where do they get these things?

Poser

I was fortunate enough to find this amazing group of photos of a cute chubby girl posing in various costumes in her yard circa probably 1960s. Another amazing Chelsea Antiques Garage find. This totally could have been me in 1989. I am in awe. I hope this girl ended up in the big time.

Forgotten still from the film "The Orphanage" ?

I found this at the Antiques Garage in Chelsea yesterday (apparently the place where all the serious photo hounds go to find interesting pics). There were thousands of amazing photos and random luck found me this one.

I am beyond terrified of this child's costume. The caption on the back reads: "Reggie & George Nov. '47"

Unsettling

I found these in a random upscale thrift store in Manhattan today. Very spooky.

Distraction

Found this in Duluth, too...

After Dinner Smoke

Many Interpretations

I went to Pennsylvania last weekend and visited Adamstown, Antique Capital USA (TM). Yes, it is trademarked. Found great things, this picture was in a stack that one seller gave me for $5. A bargain!

L'il Sock Sniffer

Found this one when I was home in Duluth last weekend for Easter. Very amusing.

Shadow Pictures

I specifically collect pictures that contain the shadow of the photographer. Something fascinating about them for me, kind of a mystery, a story behind the photo. Here are a few I especially like:

Innocent Victim

I wish I could remember where this came from. I have an idea that it might have been found in an old relative's footlocker from WWI that my parents obtained. Not certain. But highly possible.

I know it's a joke but I feel sad for the man in the middle nonetheless.

Lost in the Desert

Massage

I don't remember where I got this, but I remember paying a whole $1 for it because I liked it so much.

Honolulu Photo Booth Unhappy Baby

Another picture I got in the crazy antique shop in Sedalia, MO.


Writing on back reads: Taken at Woolworth's in Honolulu. 12-5-60, 1 1/2 months ole.