Once I took this class jointly taught by a poet and a photographer. The class was called “image and text” and we did all sorts of interesting projects that I should write up, because they could be the starting inspiration for others too.
One project was to find an old photograph or series of photos that you didn’t know anything about and write a story. I’ve sort of collected some old photos that seem story-like to me, although I have written any about these yet. So you’re welcome to use them for inspiration and make up your own stories.
This dandy-looking guy gets more interesting when you find he’s part of a group of tiny photos with krinkle-cut edges. Not sure what these fellows are up to, but I think they’re wearing makeup.
Then there’s this strange contraption. Is it a boat? Is it a truck? Is it a boat-truck? Or maybe it’s an ark.
This guy gets more interesting when you turn the photo over. I think it says, “What do you think of our Sunday best. Everyone does it like this on the day of rest & it’s all right too.”
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That young man reminds me of a photo that I bought at an antique shop and did a digital collage starting with him. Attitude! And I sure would like to know what is on that truck.
I love these wacky old photos.
Very interesting! Would love to know the story behind these pics…true or madeup!
Love them!!!We should get together with our old photo collections. It is a boat being loaded or unloaded into or from a wagon. The guys in drag may be a fraternity party. There are a couple of photos in my Grandmother’s album of my Dad and Uncle in drag at a fraternity party! Hard to believe – he was such a shy man. I love old photos. Thanks for sharing.