Recently I scanned these weathered photos so I could get copies printed for myself. They are old prints and antique plates; photographs of generations on my father's side. The majority (and these three) are likely of Rose Theresa Muldoon, who emigrated from Ireland a century ago. She is the great grandmother whose cross I was given. It's so precious to have pictures like these - I'd like to know exactly who everyone is. Look at that bird on her hat! And the beautiful finger-waves in the above photo. The man could be my grandfather, Joseph, but could be her husband, Ira. They look exactly alike! He's quite young there though.
Are there old photos or other treasures you cherish?
Love,
Cait
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6 comments:
It is such a great thing to have pictures like these! She was a beautiful lady...
We have several family Bibles that have been passed down through the generations, and they're so weathered and worn-you can't help but cherish them!
what great photos to have!!! My mother has some family photos that I cherish, also. I love the above picture with the bird in the hat, so fashionable!!!! Waaaayyyy before sarah jessica parker :)
Cait, they're lovely! You had a great great grandma! (pun not intended)
Beautiful photos! Don't you just love old photos like that, that give you a glimpse into your family's lives? She was a beautiful lady, and very fashionable! ;)
I made a memorial post for my grandmother's birthday last year http://cowgirlforjesus.blogspot.com/2008/06/happy-birthday-grandma_16.html It has several old photos of her, not as old as these, but very dear to me. :)
Loved to see the photo of one of the owners of your lovely cross! (Thank you for showing me that!)
We have a prayer book from 1861 that was my great great. etc.. grandfather's on my mom's side. Also a pocket watch from my dad's side that was supposed to be passed down to the eldest sons. :) love family heirlooms! Thanks for the post!
-Arielle
i love these cait! My granpa is really into tracking down our ancestry, and he has some really neat old portraits, too. its so fun to look at them....one time when I lived in south america, my family and i got our portrait taken in one of those old fashioned studios where they make you look like you are from the 20's....! i thought it was really cool
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