Complaining about not finding the right gifts for my family is a favorite past time of mine. I have much difficulty, especially with my parents. Well, recently I was blabbering about not knowing what to give my folks and my friend and neighbor suggested I buy a print off of Shorpy, a website that offers "vintage, high resolution photographs" that are archivally printed and ready to frame. After take a peek at this website, not only am I convinced this would make a perfect gift for my parents, I'm enthralled with all of the lovely images of real people, in real moments, living a long and rich history.
I found some images of Christmas and thought they'd be a nice reflection of where we've come from...
Christmas with Wilbur and Orville: 1900
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Just What I Always Wanted: 1901
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A Lodging House Christmas : 1914
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Church of the Nativity: 1940
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And a Bone for Fido: 1923
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New images are posted regularly here. Images are ready to purchase here.
I have to admit, that last image is making my heart melt...
23 comments:
That's a fantastic idea! And what great photos. I could spend hours on this site!
That tree has some major drama swags!
very cool site, love the nativity church 1940. the lighting is fantastic!!
xx
callie
wow I just bought 3 prints before I knew what hit me. My new favorite site. I got "Greaseball," "White House Dog," and "Holdouts." (Notice a theme here?)
Ha-ha, that little girl looks miserable! Beautiful images.
The last image is the BEST ever!
these are so amazing. The light in the 4th is remarkable...and the last is just too cute for words!
Wow, how cool! And yes, that last picture turned my heart into a big ole puddle!
How wonderful!
Oh! wow! unbelievable photos... a bit creepy too! ;O) I am amazed at the first pic, the ceiling looks like a floor!
Oh my goodness - these are fantastic! I especially love "Add a Bone for Fido" (so sweet)!
that last image is just precious:)
thank you so much for sharing this website! their images are gorgeous
Very beautiful images!
Happy weekend :)
Love these Christina...adore the sepia brown from old photographs!
xo*
gah! THESE ARE PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow! These are superb!!! :)
Awesome pics. The top one of the tree has been one of my favorites for awhile!
Love these! Especially that top one and the church. And what a great gift they will make too!
xo
I'm with you... that last image is so ridiculously cute!
This is such a great idea! It reminds me to get it for the person that has everything and needs nothing!
The photo of the church is my favorite. And I love the pouty little girl in the Just What I Always Wanted photo!
Wow. WOW. The photograph of the church is fantastic, and you know that last pic with the praying boy and pup makes my heart melt too!
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