Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Three more photographs from the Ebay seller in Moore, Oklahoma. No names on their backs, unfortunately.

William Boswell operated his studio in Traverse City between about 1900 to about 1906.


The rug to the right of the girl is the same rug in the man's photo. Also behind the girl's shoe is a metal stand base- probably the type used to hold people's heads still for photos.


This may be a later photograph than the other two. The lack of furniture and backdrops makes for a more "modern" looking photo.


I wonder if someone from Traverse City moved to Oklahoma and brought along these photos of friends and neighbors?



Tuesday, July 2, 2024

An Ebay purchase from Wakefield, Michigan. The photo was taken at the McManus Brothers studio in Traverse City. There is no name written on the reverse side.

An unidentified child.