Sybil and Tennie Guillory and Reinhardt (?) 1920's

This is the last picture I have of Pearl's family. Pearl Cockfield eventually married Jules Barre around 1920. This is an Artura Real Photo Postcard of Jules's cousins, Sybil and Tennie Guillory, and Sybil's husband, Rheinhardt(?). I'm not sure where the picture was taken, most likely in Louisiana.

"Rheinhardt(?) - & wife- Sybil
Tennie Guillory
Jules's Cousins"

If you know who these folks may be, let us know in the comments! Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve. :)

Pearl Cockfield 1917 Natchitoches, Louisiana

As a teenager, Pearl attended the Louisiana Normal School, a college for teachers in her hometown of Natchitoches. According to the back of the photograph, she is in the very center of the bottom row. So here is Pearl, about 18 or 19 years old:

 She and many of the other girls in the photo are wearing what look like sailor-style dresses and similar hair-do's. Pearl herself is sporting a pretty pair of white shoes with black buckles. I can't help but notice how much she looks like her mother!

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

Bonito Cockfield (Pearl's Brother) Nachitoches, Louisiana

Here's a baby picture of Pearl's older brother, Bonito, who was about ten years older than she was. He grew up to marry a lady named Eddie (short for Edwina?) and worked as a plant superintendent.

I found some other photographs taken by J.J. Burke, but little information about the photographer himself. Searching his name on the internet, however, brought up a surprise- a picture of Pearl's brother, Archie. He had apparently served as a wagoner in the first World War and died of disease during this time. I imagine how terrible this must have been for Pearl and her family.

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

Alice Cockfield (Pearl's Mother) Natchitoches, Louisiana

Here is a cabinet card of Pearl's mother, Alice Cockfield, wife of William Cockfield. She mothered about ten children that lived past infancy, including Pearl and a her older brother, Bonito, whose picture I will post tomorrow. I can find no information on the photographer, Robertshaw.

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

Pearl Cockfield 1890's Natchitoches, Louisiana

For the next few days I'll be posting pictures of Pearl Cockfield and her family. Pearl was born in October of 1897, so this picture is definitely from the 90's. The picture wasn't in very good condition when I got it and someone had tried to tape it up, but the picture itself is very clear. I love the little anchors on the arm chair peeking out from behind the blanket!

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

Unknown Girl 1874(?) Aylesbury, Great Britain

This is a peculiar little photograph. There is no information of the lady pictured, but there is quite a lot about the photographers.

                           

"Patronized by Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen, their royal highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. Members and Medallists of the Photographic Society of Great Britain. Mr and Mrs. S.G. Payne, artists and photographers, 43 New Road, Aylesbury."

Though the back was damaged by a carelessly placed sticker, it's clear that these were very good photographers. In fact, the Photographic Society of Great Britain still exists today under the name the Royal Photographic Society, or RPS. The society wasn't called the Photographic Society of Great Britain until about 1874, a little after Mr. S.G. Payne started including his wife on the back of the photographs. Female photographers weren't very common back then!

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

Unknown Family 1920's-30's

 This lovely little family caught my eye the other day. This is an Azo Real Photo postcard and the stamp box suggest it's from the twenties or thirties. It looks like the man is wearing some sort of fedora and a single-breasted, striped suit. Both he and his wife are wearing glasses. I love the little boots on the children- a boy and a girl maybe? On the back it reads:

"We are just home from Sunday School and the children are tired and hungry and not very anxious to have their picture snapped."

Sadly, there are no locations or names given.

If you know who these folks might be, let us know in the comments!

Jerry McFadden and Grandma Ream 1948 James Place, Wellington, Kansas

 

This is Jerry McFadden and Grandma Ream sharing a birthday party. Little Jerry looks like he's holding a cake and the two of them are wearing their best clothes! The cake appears to have 6 candles. Maybe Jerry is turning 6?

If you know who these people may be, let us know in the comments!

Unknown Family 1920's Train Station

This snapshot was probably taken in the 1920's judging on the fashion: there appear to be cloche hats on a few of the ladies (some with wider brims than others), short hair, and low-waisted dresses. There are no names on the photograph, but this looks like a family to me, particularly the three children in front.

If you know who these people may be, let us know in the comments!

Unknown 1860's Girl Hand-Tinted

This was an interesting find. I'm almost certain it's from the 1860's, judging on the gold border style and the little girl's clothing. The girl's dress has been tinted yellow, and her cheeks and the tablecloth her arm is resting on are both pink. Sadly, there is no name or photographer given anywhere on the photograph.

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

Clifford Holley, Eira Thomas, Trevor Ward Abertaf Infant School 1926

This is a unique photograph of the 1926 class from the Abertaf Infant School in Wales. It was taken by George Holdsworth and Sons, who owned the Scholastic Photo Specialists of Hartlepool. This particular photo was owned by Clifford Holley, who is pictured here. The names written at the bottom are very hard to read.

                         


"From top, 2 row- 8th is Eira (Thomas)
3 row 4th is Trevor Ward
9th is Clifford Holley
10 is ????? ?????"

If you know who these children may be, let us know in the comments! (Make sure to click the pictures to make them bigger)

Unknown 1922 Girl with Cat

I had to buy this snapshot of a girl with her kitty- I'm a cat lover! This is dated 1922. Unfortunately, there is no name or location given. The girl is standing in front of a barn.

If you know who this girl (or the cat) may be, let us know in the comments!

Ralph Harper February 1924

This young man is Ralph Harper. According to the back of the photograph, this picture was taken on February 3rd, 1924. The boy is standing on a side-walk next to what looks like some sort of wooden bridge. Perhaps he is in a park? Sadly, there is no location given on the photo.

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

Pa and Uncle Jason 1860's-70's Emporia, Kansas

This is someone's Pa and his brother, Jason, though no last names are found. This photograph is from about the 1860's or 70's. The older boy (Jason?) is sitting on a chair with long tassels along the bottom and there appears to be a posing stand behind the other boy. The photo was taken by N.F. Ames of 170 Commercial Street, Emporia, Kansas.
                                                                       

If you know who these young gentlemen might be, let us know in the comments!

Essie Morgan 1910's Brazil, Indiana

This is Essie Morgan, who's photograph was also found in the album. This cabinet card dates from 1900-1910. Her hair is done in an interesting way and tied back with a large bow. You can see some kind of flowered set (?) or prop in the background. The picture was taken at The City Gallery in Brazil, Indiana.

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

Mose McCullough 1890's Brazil, Indiana

This young man is Mose McCullough. This cabinet card was found in the same album as yesterday's picture of "Leo" and is probably from around the late 1890's. Mose is sporting a handsome patterned tie and some kind of button or pin. The photograph was taken by J. Penna of The Modern Studio, 112 Main Street, Brazil, Indiana.

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

"Leo" 1900's Terre Haute, Indiana

The back of this photo says this little boy is named "Leo" but no last name is given. The photograph was taken by H.T. Biel of 417 1/2 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana and was found in a photograph album along with other pictures. It was probably taken around the late 1890's or early 1900's.

If you know who this may be, let us know in the comments!

Unknown 1900's Girl

This first photo has been brightened slightly to show the girl's features. Her clothing dates this photo at around 1900-1910. She is wearing a large white bow and a small brooch on her collar. The picture itself is oval-shaped. There is no name on the back, though there appears to be the name of a photographer that is difficult to make out.

If you know who this or the photographer may be, let us know in the comments!