Wordless Wednesday – Stephen Mirota and Friends, 1928

This photograph was taken in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, when Stephen Mirota was 17 years old. It was taken at his family's farm. That is Pickle's Mountain in the distance. Steve is the handsome lad in the middle. The two other young men look very dapper. They could be friends from Readington Township, … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday – Stephen Mirota and Friends, 1928

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