In keeping with this month's theme for Sepia Saturday I give you a bride and groom who look like they were meant to be, as opposed to the last couple who looked—as Little Nell aptly put it—like a post mortem shot.
If you've been following this blog for a few years you might remember George and Gladys Kallman. Following George's death I ended up with the family photos though I never met George or Gladys. It was through my friend Bert that I received the estate collection. Bert didn't know George either. There were no family members who were interested in the collection so I was thrilled to get it. As long as I have it it won't be broken up, but as to who collects it next I have no control.
I do not know the names of these two other than the last name Kallman. I believe the fella might be George's uncle. To see more Kallman family photos simply search the name in the "Search Tattered and Lost" at the top of the left column.
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This photo was taken at The Johnson Studio at 1028 Market Street in San Francisco. You can see another photo taken at the studio here. Unfortunately you won't be able to see it larger because thanks to Google's ineptness in getting rid of Picasa they have also managed to get rid of many links to photos. Thanks Google! Keep up the good work just like your stupendous Google+ nonsense, always cutting edge. Seriously, none of my previous posts using Picasa allow you to see images larger. Oh sure, I could spend eons going back and trying to fix the mess Google has created, but I'd rather not add it to the list of things I need to deal with. Google is now officially Microsoft '96 only worse._____
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What a lovely bride. Her wedding gown brings to mind the 1920s or early '30s?
ReplyDeleteI think it might be even earlier, in the teens.
DeleteI just clicked on the image and it came up in a larger window.
ReplyDeleteThat's because it was loaded through the new Google Photos. Go back a year ago, or even earlier this year, and look at any post and you'll find the photos no longer link. I have gone back and "fixed" a few, but it will be a long haul if I choose to do it. I'm pretty ticked off.
DeleteI had a photo host I used for 15 years, then they just quit. Had about a month to figure something out. Lost all my pictures on the blog (I did get them downloaded, but re-uploading and relinking just seemed like too much). After that I pretty much quit blogging.
ReplyDeleteI seem to recall that happening to you. I always got a kick out of your site. Sorry it's gone.
DeleteThis couple might be healthier - but they sure don't look very happy!
ReplyDeleteSwedish depression? Arranged marriage? Your guess is as good as mine. Perhaps a photographer that told bad jokes hoping to get a smile.
DeleteI think she is a beautiful bride. Hey, marriage is a serious business!!
ReplyDeleteI think she's beautiful too. I especially like the top of the veil.
DeleteA lovely if serious couple. Maybe it was taken at the end of a very long wedding day. I've heard some folks start real early.
ReplyDeleteI very distressed by your Goggle/Picasa predicament. What a bummer! My blog photos are stored on Picasa but not linked to it. Blogspot.com doesn't seem to get much support either.
I have to admit to being one of those people who is just getting fed up with Google and their employees. What the tech groupies have done to San Francisco borders on criminal. The flavor of the city is being destroyed by these people. I could go on for hours about it. But what the company has done to Picasa is just plain stupid, especially when you actually look at Google Photos.
DeleteHave you checked this update on Picasa / Google
ReplyDeletePhotos? http://googlephotos.blogspot.my/2016/02/moving-on-from-picasa.html
Yup, read that months ago. Just never expected Google to be this incompetent, but then it is Google...the new Mircosoft.
DeleteThe bride's veil and headpiece are unusual and very flattering. He looks like he's holding his breath!!
ReplyDeleteYou're right! He does have a sort of pinched nose holding his breath look. Let's hope he didn't pass out moments later.
DeleteShe has a very pretty face; delicate features, and the dress and veil are beautiful. he might be holding his breath - or then again..........
ReplyDeleteI agree. I have always thought she was lovely. And it never dawned on me he might be holding his breath.
DeleteThe bride's dress is beautifully lacy and I love the trailing flower arrangement. The couple look very young and rather apprehensive of what's ahead of them, but that's probably just the way they had to look back then.
ReplyDeleteIt would be a nice photo to hand tint. Frozen in time.
Delete"Frozen in time." That is exactly how they look. I hope after the photo was taken they smiled and laughed and were ecstatically happy with each other.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I've found they did seem to have a happy marriage and raised a son and daughter. There was no family to take possession of their photos.
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