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Posted 1 year ago
AmberRose
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My father's mother died years before I was born so I only have these copies of some very cool pictures. All are marked 1924. The details are amazing. Can you imagine going to a party or carnival and dressing up for pictures? Completely fun.
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PhotographsFrom Mathew Brady's Civil War photos to Ansel Adams' landscapes to Irving P…
She must have tried every backdrop that they had in the studio! The "man in the moon" backdrops have a strong collector following.
She presents an "I'm in charge"/ self reliant look in the first pose-- what do you know about her?
She looks to have been a very interesting person!
Scott
These are amazing pics! and how wonderful that you have the photos in your possession!
Stunning! I love it!
Very nice pics Amber !!
Wow! Great Photos!
She is shooting the moon, for real :) I don't even know what that expression means, Love these!
Thank you all for the loves. I am going to ask around if anyone has additional pictures. She obviously liked to be photographed and was very stylish.
You're very lucky to have those amazing photos!
Grandmother had presence!
Absolutely the Sass! Thanks Amphora.