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Tag Description:Antique Tintype Photograph Illustrates I Once Had a Lover, Hi, Ho!
“I Once Had A Lover, Hi, Ho!” By F. H. Stauffer, Peterson’s Magazine, 1860 I once had a lover, hi, ho! That’s not very strange, I admit; I was lovely and young, you know, A Venus just in her transit! He came with the Summer, hi, ho! And knelt at my feet to adore; He [...]
I’m Not a Single Man
An amusing Victorian poem by British humorist Thomas Hood (23 May 1799 – 3 May 1845). Illustrated with an antique photograph from my collection. I’m Not a Single Man Thomas Hood Well, I confess, I did not guess, A simple marriage vow Would make me find all women-kind Such unkind women now! They need not, [...]
Antique Wedding Photographs Introduction
Those in search of Victorian and Edwardian themed wedding inspiration may find my collection of free vintage wedding photos to be a help. The Victorian bride in this photograph is wearing a beautiful white dress, made popular by Queen Victoria at her wedding to Prince Albert in 1840. The resulting tradition, along with the ceremony [...]
