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birdsblue in foundphotos

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Jan 17, 2010 20:35

Hello, this is my first post! I found these at an antique shop in Missouri. Some friends think it's WWI. Any ideas? Anyway I just liked the poses and the fact that the person taking one picture switched off with the other so he could be in a picture with the man too. Here they are:

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limawegohard January 21 2010, 05:05:17 UTC

Had not noticed that! Third pic is the nicest I think.

fishwindows January 19 2010, 14:36:00 UTC

I'm going to say WWI: I'm making my judgment based on the uniform, the men's hats and the girl in the third picture's kinda floppy shirt/ribbon combination. so maybe post WWI, 196-1925.

fishwindows January 19 2010, 14:36:25 UTC

1916-1925

secretmourning January 20 2010, 14:36:17 UTC

I wondered where in missouri you picked it up?
I live in Columbia but often go to other cities for antiquing...

birdsblue January 20 2010, 22:40:10 UTC

Not too far away then! Exit 155 on 70 at the Apple Wagon. I live out by Foristell/Wentzville.

secretmourning January 20 2010, 22:40:51 UTC

ohhh yes i go there sometimes too! well happy antiquing!

anonymous January 22 2010, 17:08:27 UTC

I would go with Mr Roper on the private driver
Because of the lack of a belt.
Most uniforms of this kind usually come with a sturdy leather one.
Not good for driving sat down. Also uniform button of that era tend to be polished brass (For the military)