Monday, August 31, 2026

Three photos from the Smith & Price studio. It operated from 1900 to 1925. These photos appear to have been taken close to 1900.

A little girl stands next to a wicker chair with a painted backdrop. Her pupils have been touched up to make them darker.


A couple, probably taken on their wedding day. 


Seven woman. I wonder what was the occasion for the photograph?


 

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

A trip to Traverse City meant a trip to an antique store in an old barn where I had previously found many photos. This time I only found one with a name on the back. These are two unidentified photos.

The Boswell studio operated from 1894 to 1901. A family group, husband, wife, two daughters, and a young child of unknown sex. The woman is seated in a wicker chair, the man in a wood chair. The painted back drop behind them has a window and curtains. A rug is on the floor.

Boswell photo.

A young man went to the E. N. Moblo studio between 1890 and 1917 (likely after 1900). He wears a great plaid jacket, a necktie, and a white shirt. His eyes appear to have been retouched.

E. N. Moblo photo.