tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post8437095618033505407..comments2023-11-12T11:31:23.535-05:00Comments on My Five Men: Sepia Saturday = Bert and Belle SampsonBetsy Brockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-85063652063892061202010-02-22T15:21:50.315-05:002010-02-22T15:21:50.315-05:00It's so rare to see more casual shots from tha...It's so rare to see more casual shots from that era, although for the most part they still have their serious faces that are typical.Kayrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08735245416162284974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-1566224128948116572010-02-21T21:11:06.071-05:002010-02-21T21:11:06.071-05:00great picture and story - I would also like to see...great picture and story - I would also like to see the contents of that china cabinet up close.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-47027522736166668592010-02-21T20:33:02.081-05:002010-02-21T20:33:02.081-05:00I love this picture. You have the neatest relative...I love this picture. You have the neatest relatives. I still haven't figured out how to scan the pictures. Someday I have to teach myself or have someone show me. I'm watching the Olympics and it is neat tonight.Nana Trish is Living the Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401202649082669911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-38199061494136580442010-02-21T15:12:33.061-05:002010-02-21T15:12:33.061-05:00Bach ~ I don't have anything that belonged to ...Bach ~ I don't have anything that belonged to the Sampsons. I do have some jewelry that belonged to their daughter Martha (The Mister's grandma) though!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-51007854350046791102010-02-21T14:51:39.928-05:002010-02-21T14:51:39.928-05:00Boy oh boy, I'd love to dig around in that chi...Boy oh boy, I'd love to dig around in that china cabinet too!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197440053108414394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-81642439428628082652010-02-21T09:29:02.631-05:002010-02-21T09:29:02.631-05:00Great pic and history here. I agree it looks like ...Great pic and history here. I agree it looks like an on-the-spot picture. They even dressed for most causal event. The dishes in the cabinet: would they be some you have now? :) The BachAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-41254727240433565212010-02-21T00:36:56.083-05:002010-02-21T00:36:56.083-05:00Wonderful follow-up, Betsy :)
And I take it the p...Wonderful follow-up, Betsy :)<br /><br />And I take it the photo isn't dated?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-397460747988129082010-02-20T23:07:06.152-05:002010-02-20T23:07:06.152-05:00This is such a cozy photo with the gathering at th...This is such a cozy photo with the gathering at the table. They look like they enjoy each others company. The contents of the china cabinet look really nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-52697161549265444572010-02-20T21:13:07.218-05:002010-02-20T21:13:07.218-05:00Barbara...you're right! The shelf runs right ...Barbara...you're right! The shelf runs right through his face! eeek!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-92080603562788545252010-02-20T20:07:48.893-05:002010-02-20T20:07:48.893-05:00Did you notice that when you blow up the picture, ...Did you notice that when you blow up the picture, Bert looks like a ghost who is reflected on the glass of the china cabinet. I noticed it while trying to see what's in the china cabinet. Spookey !North County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-54866671494440726862010-02-20T19:10:33.802-05:002010-02-20T19:10:33.802-05:00I love the twinkle in Bert's eye!I love the twinkle in Bert's eye!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-43245318549948020802010-02-20T16:00:07.710-05:002010-02-20T16:00:07.710-05:00I love shots of family gatherings, taken around th...I love shots of family gatherings, taken around the dining room table.Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-19671634318387472442010-02-20T15:57:13.531-05:002010-02-20T15:57:13.531-05:00Love the picture! Have to agree with several of y...Love the picture! Have to agree with several of you, would LOVE to be able to go through the dishes!!!happeningswithLanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11467937856900406297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-71038689342654767642010-02-20T14:22:37.945-05:002010-02-20T14:22:37.945-05:00love seeing this betsy....
and LOVE seeing your c...love seeing this betsy....<br /><br />and LOVE seeing your cozy house in the snow.....<br /><br />happy saturday, my friend<br />kary<br />xxxMy Farmhouse Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00594238190107766755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-45787660876472468242010-02-20T14:20:34.140-05:002010-02-20T14:20:34.140-05:00Isn't fascinating that, years ago, it wasn'...Isn't fascinating that, years ago, it wasn't a designer label that made clothes highbrow, but trims and lace and fancy buttons? Great photo!PattyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960442608381511010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-54657330925814062412010-02-20T14:05:27.864-05:002010-02-20T14:05:27.864-05:00Tony ~ I think so, too...very informal as if they ...Tony ~ I think so, too...very informal as if they had just eaten around the table and decided to snap a picture. It's the casualness of it that I like.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-20300925962122053492010-02-20T13:54:25.731-05:002010-02-20T13:54:25.731-05:00Yes, I Can See A Likeness Between The Men.
Bert Lo...Yes, I Can See A Likeness Between The Men.<br />Bert Looks A Fine Strong Man.<br />The Seating & Pose Is Interesting.The Backdrop Suggests It Was,Maybe, A Spur- Of- The- Moment Photograph?tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746435400444226665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-50243201838865383622010-02-20T12:59:35.259-05:002010-02-20T12:59:35.259-05:00Betsy I was noticing the china cabinet contents, t...Betsy I was noticing the china cabinet contents, too. There's a pierced-edge piece that looks marvelous. I just love old photos!Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-64667525808442397952010-02-20T11:22:40.186-05:002010-02-20T11:22:40.186-05:00I'd love to dig around in that china cabinet, ...I'd love to dig around in that china cabinet, too!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-68089295376732233732010-02-20T10:55:42.877-05:002010-02-20T10:55:42.877-05:00I love this old photo because it seems more casual...I love this old photo because it seems more casual than most family pictures of that era. The Mister has quite a good looking family.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-75705610949215087332010-02-20T10:49:51.176-05:002010-02-20T10:49:51.176-05:00It is such an interesting photo. I have photos lik...It is such an interesting photo. I have photos like that where mom wrote the names on the back of the oldest, figuring we should know every one else. It is a fun picture and the china does look like fun to explore.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-41667564757364250122010-02-20T10:30:19.808-05:002010-02-20T10:30:19.808-05:00Barry ~ yes, I agree! Seems most of them are so s...Barry ~ yes, I agree! Seems most of them are so serious and when you find one that captures their personalities and the atmosphere around them, it's really fun!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-79078462579600193362010-02-20T10:29:06.228-05:002010-02-20T10:29:06.228-05:00Kat ~ yes! Except the grandparents and her mother...Kat ~ yes! Except the grandparents and her mother are the only ones I can identify for certain.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-60950525369121721102010-02-20T10:28:11.418-05:002010-02-20T10:28:11.418-05:00Lettuce ~ yes, I agree he may be a bit too old. I...Lettuce ~ yes, I agree he may be a bit too old. I wish I knew for sure!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-14544791825971380672010-02-20T09:48:50.836-05:002010-02-20T09:48:50.836-05:00I'm with you, I'd like to dig around in th...I'm with you, I'd like to dig around in the china cabinet too. I love how you notice the tiny details in these old photos.Christian - Modobject@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687272618188063178noreply@blogger.com