1, 9 August, 2009
The Chrysler Building From The Air
Snapshot: The Chrysler Building From The Air, originally uploaded by mrwaterslide.
A view of the mythic city from an anonymous found image, in the collection of Mr. Waterslide.
1, 31 July, 2008
Annie & Ann, 1926
Annie & Ann, 1926, originally uploaded by Mirabilia.
Found in NYC, 2008.
1, 24 October, 2007
Forgotten Faces
spf77, originally uploaded by Forgotten Faces.
A real photo post card, from the collection of Forgotten Faces on Flickr. From the studios of H. Stephenson, Otley.
See more Forgotten Faces on Flickr
or read Forgotten Faces blog.
1, 28 May, 2007
The Diary of Emma Beck, Proctorville, Ohio, January,1896
The Diary of Emma Beck – Cover, originally uploaded by Decrepit Telephone.
Read the the diary in it’s entirety on the flickr pages of Decrepit Telephone.
1, 5 December, 2006
An Old New York Album
Found in an upper eastside New York charity thrift store circa 1985, for 50 dollars.
The Harlem
The Harlem, French Enamel Finish,
S. W. Cor. 124th St.
and Third Ave.
1, 17 September, 2006
Brooklyn Gentleman
Photographer, Leeds, (G. W. or W. G.) 262 Columbia St. Brooklyn, N.Y. From a New York City album.
A Fine Part
From a found album of New York City portraits. Photographer, W. Hoffer, 2362 3rd Ave. N.Y. cor. 128th St.
1, 6 August, 2006
Maria – Kronprinzessin von Rumanien
Postcard of Maria – Kronprinzessin von Rumanien und Prinzessin Maria
Verl. A. Gimm, Gotha, 1907.
Found loose in the back of the Victorian photo album from New York City.
A 1925 description of luncheon with the Queen Marie of Rumania, and a charming photograph of the Queen in native costume.
L. Bodnar, Mariehamn
L. Bodnar, Mariehamn (Finland). Found loose tucked in the back of the Victorian photo album from New York City. Might be part of the family shown in the album, or just odd bits tucked in by thrift store staff.
1, 5 August, 2006
S. Olson Photographic Studio
From the Photographic Studio of
S. Olsen
240 Columbia St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Portraits taken by the instantaneous process.
Photographer: S. Olsen, 240 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Young Ladies, Brooklyn, N.Y.
From a found album. Photographer: Leeds, G. W. L.,
262 Columbia St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Faded Portrait of a Young Man, New York City
Roughly cut card at top and bottom edges. No photographers information on front. On reverse, partially cut of at bottom, printed in red: Durstewitz Bros., The Ideal -(inside a painters pallette graphic),
164 East 59th St. cor. 3rd Ave. – the rest is cut off.
1, 30 July, 2006
The Christening Gown
Found photo album, New York City.
Photographer:
Cappelen, 240 Columbia St. Brooklyn.
1, 29 July, 2006
A Lace Collar
Cappelen, 240 Columbia St. Brooklyn.
From a found album of New York photographs.
1, 23 July, 2006
A Leaf Patterned Gown
Schaidner, 1896, 183 E. 124th St. New York.
Collar pin looks like it may be in the shape of some sort of racket.
Gentleman in 3/4 Profile
W. Hoffler, 794 3rd Ave., N.Y., Cor. 49th St.
From a found New York City album.
Double Heart Collar Pin
A. Sala. Pensacola, Florida. From a New York album.
Young Man
The Harlem, French Enamel Finish, S. W. cor. 124th St. and Third Ave.
1, 20 July, 2006
With Derby and Fan
Photographer:
L. C. Perkinson,
111 West 125th Street,
New York.
From a victorian album found in New York City.
Young Couple, very slightly tinted
A Young Couple, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Photographer: Leeds, 262 Columbia St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
From an album found in New York City.
Young Woman With A Corsage
Young Woman With A Corsage, originally uploaded by Mirabilia.
Photographer: A. Robinson
2320 Third Avenue,
S. W. Cor. 126th St.
New York
From a Victorian album found in New York City.
at the falls.
Found photograph. Inscribed across image “at the falls.” On bottom edge “Elsie + Ray Sweet 18”.
Spokane Rotary Office, September 1922
Spokane Rotary Office, Drawers Open
Originally uploaded by Mirabilia.
View with 2 file cabinets and drawers open, calendar is on September 1922.
Banner and Rotary disc emblem have moved.
...all you beautiful ghosts 