ADOPTING INSTANT ANCESTORS...

"The photographs that are art have to be separated from the rest - then preserved."

-Robert Maplpethorpe- (FREE IMAGE)

She peered around the frame flap at me...

She looked like she had something to say...She beckoned me closer...She dared to step into the light and whisper to me of her homeless condition, her look so hopeful as I promised to take her home with me...

But first she insisted on introducing me to just a few of her friends...After meeting them, I promised to adopt them too...As I thumbed through the stack...

My heart broke just a little bit that no one, family or friend, wanted any of the images before me. I did not know any of them but I knew they were mine to love, care for, and appreciate. I adopted them all as my new instant ancestors. I had to, they came as a boxed set, but even if they didn't I could not have left even one behind.

This was a purchase I made while flea marketing with my friend Pam on her Birthday celebration day, a box full of instant ancestors. These are some of the most wonderful photos! I think by the looks of them, because there are various poses of the same subject and by the studio markings on the wonderful paper frames, that the majority of these were studio samples that would have been on display showcasing the photographers work. Most are in immaculate condition and the frames alone are worth drooling over with their embossed designs. There are few that are faded or a bit tattered but that endears them to me all the more.

When I put the box on the counter the clerk started thumbing through them, his eyes bugged out, my friend and I could tell that he wanted to protest the sale. The box contained almost 100 photos for $20.00. He kept saying how this was such a good deal and was I sure I wanted them all. Yes, I promised the pretty lady that got my attention that I would take them all home with me. Of course I will be sharing them with you too! Here are a few you might want to save and use in your artwork.

Here is the beauty that beckoned to me. Don't you love that little spit curl on her forehead?(FREE IMAGE)

I think she is so pretty with her beaded gown and floral corsage.

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Isn't this a dapper guy? He is a little faded but still an interesting character. I could just see him standing on a busy street corner hawking newspapers.(FREE IMAGE)

This little fellow just makes my heart melt! He reminds me of my precious little grandson.

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This one did have some writing on the back, it simply says "Scoop". Don't you just want to scoop him up?(FREE IMAGE)

I seriously think my photo family has expanded quite enough for the moment!

Blessings,

Miss Sandy