Random Object Photographs

[arjay]

A newly discovered cousin (4x removed) born in 1830,emigrated with his parents to Ottawa as a kid.Theres a tale of him setting out in a wagon with a son and several nephews in Saskatchewan looking for land to homestead when he was around 65 yrs old

 

[Stevens]

On this Cinco de Mayo, I remembered this recently scanned photo from my inlaw's collection. It was from hubby's great-uncle's photos. The identity of the flyer is lost to us, but the photo is taken in Mexico, March 14, 1918.

I don't read Spanish, but the note seems written by a son named Baudilio to his mother.

It is difficult to make out some of the words, but I believe it reads:

Beloved Mother,
If in this life we don't see each other again, may this be a fond remembrance of your beloved son.
Baudilio.
Mexico 14-3- 1918


Steve W

 

[bigwheelzip]

It is difficult to make out some of the words, but I believe it reads:

Beloved Mother,
If in this life we don't see each other again, may this be a fond remembrance of your beloved son.
Baudilio.
Mexico 14-3- 1918


Steve W

What a beautiful sentiment! Thank you ever so much for adding the context to this photo that has intrigued me.

 

[Stevens]

The writing is faded in some spots, it could read "If in this world ---
in either case the sentiment is the same.
Steve W

 

[walkinghorse]

The handwriting on that photograph is elegant! Looks to my untrained eye like calligraphy!
If the mother referenced saw the photograph she would be very proud in many ways!

 

[snubbyfan]

 

[PALADIN85020]

He looks like he’s ready for some action!
What’s that handgun he’s packing?
I hope you still have it!

Rubiranch: "maybe someone on the forum can identify it. I have no idea."


Just an educated guess here. The date of the picture being 1919, the butt of the gun would appear to match the Colt Caliber .22 Target Model, later to become the "Woodsman" .22 pistol in 1927. This model, invented by John Browning, came on the market in 1915, so it's entirely possible. The factory called it the "Model S," matching their internal designation for the frame.

John

 

[misswired]

An old plaster piece taking up shooting table space....reminds me of me

 

[mike from st pete]

Recognize either of these two?

 

[rubiranch]

Rubiranch: "maybe someone on the forum can identify it. I have no idea."


Just an educated guess here. The date of the picture being 1919, the butt of the gun would appear to match the Colt Caliber .22 Target Model, later to become the "Woodsman" .22 pistol in 1927. This model, invented by John Browning, came on the market in 1915, so it's entirely possible. The factory called it the "Model S," matching their internal designation for the frame.

John

Thanks John. I have no doubt that's the one. Too bad we don't still have it.

 

[75Vette]

Recognize either of these two?

Ronald Reagan and Phil Collins???
What?

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Recognize either of these two?

Barney Oldfield?
Don’t really know what he looked like,
But a very prominent racing name of the era.

 

[soFlaNative]

Ronald Reagan and Phil Collins???
What?

I'd a guessed Cousin Eddie 'cept for the hat.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I'd a guessed Cousin Eddie 'cept for the hat.

I got a real good friend named Eddie Cousins.

 

[Davwingman]

Recognize either of these two?

Ronald Reagan & Gus Schrader. Schrader was one of the best dirt racers of his era.

 

[misswired]

A wood carving somewhere close to a Colorado stream.

 

[mike from st pete]

More old style racers

 

[leswad]

Indian Blankets

 

[Rustyt1953]

JR at the animal farm today:

 

[03hemi]

Cohiba Siglo VI