I promised I would try to get a shot of Mr. VJIMT's yard-long photograph collection after you saw his last purchase. Here it sits, waiting to find a proper spot.
He hangs them in our upstairs hallway, so it's tough to get any decent photos since it's very dark (even with an overhead light) and a tight squeeze.
This is the best I can do; my back is right up against the washer/dryer! I've even Photoshopped these images to make them brighter; you can imagine how dark it is in the hallway.
He's been collecting these group shots of school classes and sports teams for years. Some are not as long as a yard, but I think they still fill the bill.
Fortunately we only junk with Sue of Vintage Rescue Squad once a year at Bouckville, or those two would be slugging it out for first dibs.
You can see some of his actual purchases here…
and here…
and here.
And if you're curious about the history of the yard-long photo, there's an interesting piece here.
Edited to note: I found this photo a few weeks after writing this post and had to include it!
Nice to see a fine collection of vintage photos displayed so well. I especially like some of the original frame designs and the wooden pew the cats are posing on.
Posted by: Andrew | 25 March 2014 at 06:14 AM
What a great collection! You might need to designate another wall if this large-size collection continues to grow.
Posted by: Judy D. | 08 March 2014 at 01:52 PM
That is an awesome collection. I have 3 military yard longs that were gifted to me from a friend that knew I loved "old stuff" (that's how she worded it). My son nabbed them for his room.
Jane
Posted by: Jane | 01 March 2014 at 11:26 PM
It is really a great collection and unusual, too. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Kathy | 01 March 2014 at 11:24 AM
What a fantastic collection! Which area will he cover after the hall is full? Looks like it's almost there.
Posted by: Annette | 28 February 2014 at 11:01 AM
Very cool collection!
Posted by: Melissa's Antiques | 28 February 2014 at 08:47 AM
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If you are interested in "vintage photography" of modern day events, please send me a message.
Posted by: Shawn mcelroy | 28 February 2014 at 12:29 AM
i love all of those! i've been looking for the perfect on to bring home. i still kick myself for not buying one i saw at an estate sale last year. it was a boys camp for preteen boys in the 40's. they all were shirtless with little neckerchiefs and cadet hats and it was so awesome!
Posted by: rae | 27 February 2014 at 08:28 PM
Wow! I love those! I have some class photos that have my grandparents as kids. I should frame them. Thanks for showing these!
Posted by: Susan | 27 February 2014 at 05:59 PM