Thursday, December 3, 2009

A tale of Christmas' past

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...
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23 comments:

  1. Pretty ZestyDecember 3, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    That's a fantastic idea! And what great photos. I could spend hours on this site!

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  2. TERI REES WANGDecember 3, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    That tree has some major drama swags!

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  3. Callie GraysonDecember 3, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    very cool site, love the nativity church 1940. the lighting is fantastic!!
    xx
    callie

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  4. BrittneyDecember 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    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?)

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  5. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseDecember 3, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Ha-ha, that little girl looks miserable! Beautiful images.

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  6. Simply Mel {Reverie}December 3, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    The last image is the BEST ever!

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  7. Iva MessyDecember 3, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    these are so amazing. The light in the 4th is remarkable...and the last is just too cute for words!

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  8. GabbyDecember 3, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Wow, how cool! And yes, that last picture turned my heart into a big ole puddle!

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  9. Maggie MayDecember 3, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    How wonderful!

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  10. Pixel Wild ChildDecember 3, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Oh! wow! unbelievable photos... a bit creepy too! ;O) I am amazed at the first pic, the ceiling looks like a floor!

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  11. CourtneyDecember 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    Oh my goodness - these are fantastic! I especially love "Add a Bone for Fido" (so sweet)!

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  12. nicole mountzDecember 3, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    that last image is just precious:)

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  13. MoombyDecember 4, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    thank you so much for sharing this website! their images are gorgeous

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  14. FEDERICADecember 4, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Very beautiful images!
    Happy weekend :)

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  15. LenoreNeverM♡reDecember 4, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Love these Christina...adore the sepia brown from old photographs!
    xo*

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  16. drollgirlDecember 4, 2009 at 10:30 AM

    gah! THESE ARE PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  17. SamDecember 4, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Wow! These are superb!!! :)

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  18. CaitlinDecember 4, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Awesome pics. The top one of the tree has been one of my favorites for awhile!

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  19. UnknownDecember 5, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    Love these! Especially that top one and the church. And what a great gift they will make too!

    xo

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  20. inkWELL PressDecember 5, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    I'm with you... that last image is so ridiculously cute!

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  21. Diana December 6, 2009 at 2:12 AM

    This is such a great idea! It reminds me to get it for the person that has everything and needs nothing!

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  22. JessicaDecember 6, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    The photo of the church is my favorite. And I love the pouty little girl in the Just What I Always Wanted photo!

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  23. Marsi @ The Cottage CheeseDecember 8, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    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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