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I am always amazed at what I see in the hands of children in antique photographs-- actual guns, full size hammers, and now a nail!
I guess the philosophy then was whatever it takes to get the kids calm and take the photograph.
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Thanks walksoftly.
Scott
Is this Bellin it was taken in his neck of the woods here ?
Very cute and how odd a nail :-) Imagine CPS coming after us today if they saw that . How did we all live it is amazing what kids played with and now everything is recalled for danger . precious Scott . Thanks for sharing !
Thanks Manikin.
Scott
The pic was probably taken on his lunch break. Great pic scott !!
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Wow! Would never happen these days!
Thanks thriftfan-- I agree, some of the things I see in these antique photos would get parents in trouble today!
Scott
Thanks for looking filmnet.
Scott
Thanks wolcott and Happy New Year!
Scott
thats a great picyure
Thanks for looking lundy and Happy New Year!
Scott
Thanks vetraio and antiques.
Scott
Here is another cabinet card of a child holding a hammer:
http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/51402-cabinet-card-of-two-children-with-one-ho?in=user#comment-158830
Scott