Getting ready to dye Easter eggs! Dying Easter eggs always makes me happy! This photograph shows my family with our traditional cups for dying the eggs. These were the chipped cups, that had some handles broken off, and were stained. This was my first Easter, so I must have been off taking a nap. My … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 12 April 2014
Readington Township
Sympathy Saturday – Walter Emilut’s Funeral – 1930
The group of young mourners are shown in this 1930 photograph at the Emilut's front yard in Whitehouse Station, Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Most likely Walter Emilut's wake, or vigil, was held at his family home. All of the young women were dressed in white, and this seems to have been common then, … Continue reading Sympathy Saturday – Walter Emilut’s Funeral – 1930
Six Word Saturday – 22 March 2014
Wondering what was under the table In this family photograph from the 50s, Cousin Beth is looking at something under the table. My sister suggested it could have been one of our cats or dogs. My sister is looking lovingly at me. I'm the baby looking up at beautiful Aunt Betty. One brother is checking … Continue reading Six Word Saturday – 22 March 2014