tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post2874327099923720567..comments2023-10-11T03:42:53.576-07:00Comments on Shades Of The Departed: Photo Of The Week - 18 & 25 August :: Weird Strange and UnusualUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-15671737062843108492008-11-12T13:25:00.000-08:002008-11-12T13:25:00.000-08:00I'm going with this image being a family portrait ...I'm going with this image being a family portrait commemorating the girl's first communion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-73269003674248611782008-09-16T13:46:00.000-07:002008-09-16T13:46:00.000-07:00Anonymous:The only thing we can say (and not for c...Anonymous:<BR/><BR/>The only thing we can say (and not for certain) is November 2, 1889 (as discussed) forward for the N.Dak indication, the other information consistent with the late 1880s to 1890.<BR/><BR/>The photograph could have been taken prior to November 2, 1889 and printed after that date. We just don't know for certain.<BR/><BR/>We don't know how long statehood was anticipated and if the photographers ordered cabinet cards in anticipation of that act using the cards before actual statehood.<BR/><BR/>The possibilities are endless which is why you always hedge your bets.<BR/><BR/>Dating photographs is always confusing.<BR/><BR/>fMfootnoteMavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16136826114954180827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-45520839670894898062008-09-16T13:34:00.000-07:002008-09-16T13:34:00.000-07:00The one thing I find a bit confusing is wouldn't t...The one thing I find a bit confusing is wouldn't the wedding picture have to have been taken after November 2, 1889 as the photo says Grafton, N. Dak (or was it reffered to as North Dakota prior to becoming a state)? So more likely early 1890's versus late 1880's? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-36375877466948546422008-08-28T14:21:00.000-07:002008-08-28T14:21:00.000-07:00Very interesting photo analysis. I cannot enlarge...Very interesting photo analysis. I cannot enlarge the photo myself to see the bride's right hand better. It is Polish tradition to wear wedding rings on the right hands. Is a ring on her right hand? Also, it has been tradition for a husband to marry the dead wife's sister. Maybe the bride felt honored to marry and care for her brother-in-law/now husband and her nephew. More to make you go hhmmm....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-6493167707495533502008-08-26T08:31:00.000-07:002008-08-26T08:31:00.000-07:00MAVEN, What an interesting "story" you've pulled u...MAVEN, What an interesting "story" you've pulled us into! Several options of course to "explain" the photograph --- but I think you are on target --- son with father and new step-mother. <BR/><BR/>I do hope your photograph is viewed by someone who can put names and dates and explain the "reason" for the picture. Another SHADES inspired mystery. . .<BR/><BR/>Terry Thornton<BR/>Fulton, MS<BR/>HILL COUNTRY OF MONROE COUNTY MISSISSIPPITerry Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01251750196282728118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-65013189232640856702008-08-25T21:18:00.000-07:002008-08-25T21:18:00.000-07:00I was thinking this was a staged photo -- meaning ...I was thinking this was a staged photo -- meaning they had to wait a few years before they could afford the fancy white dress. That was, until I got to the part about no wedding rings and that cabinet card. Gasp! Has to be the dearly departed mother.<BR/><BR/>Then I realized if it was *their* son (born in the years since their earlier, less lavish wedding) he would be standing in between them. Not over with Dad and the photo. <BR/><BR/>It's sweet story about a loving family that was broken apart. But mostly I feel sorry for the new bride...Sally J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14050768803136228297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-45685707159962914082008-08-25T18:05:00.000-07:002008-08-25T18:05:00.000-07:00Yes, I did notice her hands, sans wedding ring. Fa...Yes, I did notice her hands, sans wedding ring. Farm girl? <BR/><BR/>Becky: I love your take on this. A real possibility. I agree that I'm not sure he's old enough to be her father, but stranger things have happened.<BR/><BR/>I'm going back to look at confirmation clothing. What if this is confirmation rather than wedding?<BR/><BR/>So many scenarios. <BR/><BR/>Thanks everyone for looking.<BR/><BR/>fMfootnoteMavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16136826114954180827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-57107062183678205662008-08-25T17:46:00.000-07:002008-08-25T17:46:00.000-07:00As always, I feel that I have learned a great deal...As always, I feel that I have learned a great deal in the most wonderful way - thank you!Lidianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609618027313982020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-88280568009861808942008-08-25T16:24:00.000-07:002008-08-25T16:24:00.000-07:00After reading your fine analysis ;-) my thoughts r...After reading your fine analysis ;-) my thoughts regarding the photo is that it is a father with his two children and the cabinet card could be that of his deceased wife. Though I don't know if the man looks old enough to be the father of the girl. But, as you state "There could be many other plausible explanations for the photograph." The young lady does have very large hands!Becky Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074730861618500334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-74996601343552505742008-08-25T11:26:00.000-07:002008-08-25T11:26:00.000-07:00I love your analysis of this photo. fM, is the bri...I love your analysis of this photo. fM, is the bride wearing lace fingerless gloves? That might account for their seemingly large size. They do seem out of proportion to her figure.Family Curatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187854767575444823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795151317189963876.post-70454192855285418852008-08-25T11:11:00.000-07:002008-08-25T11:11:00.000-07:00Well I am more concerned about the bride's "man ha...Well I am more concerned about the bride's "man hands" - is it just me or am I seeing this correctly. Compare the size of "her" hands to those of her husband.Thomas MacEnteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09925130637060406529noreply@blogger.com