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<p>[QUOTE="George Chaney, post: 4483301, member: 19137"]My brother in law was in town for Memorial weekend so we went up to the local flea market event. I am not big on the one up here as its heavily commercial and the bits that are worth buying are all retail.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regardless, as a lover of old photographs, especially unusual, I couldn't resist these two pieces. Would love some help breaking down what I am seeing;</p><p><br /></p><p>The CDV is traditional size and is adorable with the smiling baby and stern toddler. What is the toy? What is the baby holding? Anyone worth knowing? Estimated age/date? any blanks you can fill in? and if you are so inclined, love your thoughts on what I should retail this CDV for...</p><p><br /></p><p>The CC is of standard size and features 3 men. The back is blank and has a name written on the top that I can't quite make out. It almost gives the impression of a vaudeville style group of actors, but I could not resist given the lighthearted nature of the photograph. Any thoughts on who this group might be - if anyone of notoriety, estimated date, any chance you can make out the name on the back, and again, any blanks you can fill in and if you are so inclined, your thoughts on what I should retail this cabinet card for?</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm running off as I have to run some errands in galax va and then run down to Mt Airy NC so it is going to be a long day for me. I'll check back in to answer any questions you might have later this evening. Thanks for all your help.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]389712[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]389713[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]389714[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]389715[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="George Chaney, post: 4483301, member: 19137"]My brother in law was in town for Memorial weekend so we went up to the local flea market event. I am not big on the one up here as its heavily commercial and the bits that are worth buying are all retail. Regardless, as a lover of old photographs, especially unusual, I couldn't resist these two pieces. Would love some help breaking down what I am seeing; The CDV is traditional size and is adorable with the smiling baby and stern toddler. What is the toy? What is the baby holding? Anyone worth knowing? Estimated age/date? any blanks you can fill in? and if you are so inclined, love your thoughts on what I should retail this CDV for... The CC is of standard size and features 3 men. The back is blank and has a name written on the top that I can't quite make out. It almost gives the impression of a vaudeville style group of actors, but I could not resist given the lighthearted nature of the photograph. Any thoughts on who this group might be - if anyone of notoriety, estimated date, any chance you can make out the name on the back, and again, any blanks you can fill in and if you are so inclined, your thoughts on what I should retail this cabinet card for? I'm running off as I have to run some errands in galax va and then run down to Mt Airy NC so it is going to be a long day for me. I'll check back in to answer any questions you might have later this evening. Thanks for all your help. [ATTACH=full]389712[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]389713[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]389714[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]389715[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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