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| Cliff and Martha Purdy - St Paul, Minnesota, c.1940 |
This Sepia Saturday photo is of J. Clifford and his wife Martha (Block) Purdy. On the back of the photo is written, "The Pride of St. Paul" and it is stamped, "Ellsworth Purdy Photography". Without my knowledge of Cliff's ties to Minnesota (he was born there), the inscription would have been confusing since Cliff and Martha lived in Seattle, Washington. Many of Cliff's Purdy relatives were still back in Minnesota, so this may have been taken during a road trip out to visit them. I am not sure about the year it was taken. I would guess it is between 1935-1945. Does anyone recognize the car?
I love the unusual design of the photo and Cliff's "style"!
Cliff was the brother of my great grandmother Blanche Purdy Moore. Unfortunately, this much-loved couple didn't have any children, so I have inherited many photos of them. The uniqueness of this one makes it my favorite.
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Yes, an interesting shape for a passe partout frame. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteOh what a hair style, maybe he was the type who had hair standing on end:) or maybe it was a wind? I can't tell much about the vehicle from the photo but they do look content and pleased. Lovely cut shape to it.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, candid and not at all flattering.
ReplyDeleteSuper photo. I like his hair too; I think it must have been a windy day. The photo shape is great.
ReplyDeleteThe curl in his hair nearly matches the frame.
ReplyDeleteWonderful : I don't think I have ever seen a vignette like that before. I can't add anything about the car but I am sure you are right with the possible date.
ReplyDeleteMust be a windy day. I like the way she's leaning in to him.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo; love his hair. If you hadn't written wife i would have thought it was his mother as she looks older than him ...but maybe I need new glasses ;-)
ReplyDeleteHis tie looks like it's blowing too. And look how short it is. I read that you can date a tie by its length.
ReplyDeleteLove this type of shot that's made with a cutout stencil.
ReplyDeleteJust passing through and had my picture taken. The holding of the photos will give you a lot of questions with no one to ask.
ReplyDeleteSo how was the photographer connected to them and who was the "pride of St. Paul"?
ReplyDeleteHis hairstyle would look quite stylish today!
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