Was she the one who...?
From the late nineteenth century onwards most homes had photographs recording family, friends and important events, usually displayed where everyone could see them. As people grew and aged and new photos were taken the old ones moved from the frame on the wall or the sideboard into the box in the cupboard. From time to time the box got passed on down the generations. Names were forgotten, or attributed to the wrong face, anecdotes were confused and embellished. Now, not knowing who these people were, we read stories into their images based on their expressions, their clothing or surroundings. |
In “Was she the one who...?” I have taken photos from my husband’s family box. I have added scans and photos of objects and ephemera that we have amassed over time. Some of the stories you may read in these images are more accurate than others.
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