Louise Cromwell – 1911
Louise Cromwell poses in fox furs, c. 1911. This is likely the wealthy heiress who married General Douglas MacArthur
Beach Policeman – 1922
30th June 1922. Washington policeman Bill Norton measuring the distance between knee and suit at the Tidal Basin bathing beach after Col. Sherrill, Superintendent of Public Buildings and Grounds, issued an order that suits not be over six inches above the knee.” National Photo Co.
More on this event from Tedious Ted
Servants c1900
Once again little is known about the tree servants other than the card has “From Maggie” on the reverse
Rincewind’s help
It appears that my chum Rincewind has taken the day off and left his girlfriend alone with his blog, (dangerous precedent) so I thought being a generous sort of chap I would send round a couple of my maids to clean up but sadly it wasn’t well received.
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My wife, bless her tells me that I am rapidly becoming, or perhaps that should read have become a “Grumpy old fart”, so what better forum to spread my doom, gloom and paranoia than WordPress. I also have a love of old pictures, postcards and Edwardian Actresses, in particular Miss Gabrielle Ray which I hope to share at regular intervals. As my collection has grown I have set up another blog which contains only pictures of Miss Ray. Gabrielle Ray Thank you for viewing and comments are welcome.
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