SODABOTTLEBOB
Silver Member
not ... WHAT IS IT? / but ... WHO IS IT?
I recently posted this in the old photographs section, but thought I would try it here as well to give it more exposure. It is of an old 1800s? photo that I recently purchased because I thought the individual in it looked familar and might even be someone famous. I did quite a bit of searching on the internet but so far have not made a positive identification. It most likely is of a nobody, but then again it might just be someone famous. The closest resemblence to anyone famous I could find so far was that of the "Sundance Kid" ... a.k.a. Harry Longbaugh. (See 2nd insert). But the nose and other features are not quite right, although there are a few similarities. I guess this is just another case of wishful thinking and of an overactive imagination running wild.
However, if you do happen to recognize the individual, especially if it is someone famous like an old outlaw, sheriff, boxer, etc; please let me know. Just think of what something like this might be worth if it were the Sundance Kid?
The photo was tucked away among a hodgepodge of other old paper goods. The antique dealer I purchased it from just titled it "Old Photo." I did not share with him my reasons for buying it as I did not want him to think twice about it possibly being someone famous.
1. It measures 18" x 14"
2. It is hand colored (but appears unfinished).
3. There are no makers marks on it whatsoever.
4. It has penciled writing at the top (See 3rd insert). Which is a seperate piece of
paper glued onto the cardboard backing, and appears to read something like ...
" ess (mark/slash) Laine (gap) ive # 6 same as
binerz sent (gap) with -
I hope no one minds my posting this in the "What Is It?" section. I just thought it might be a fun and interesting topic of discussion and search.
Thanks.
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I recently posted this in the old photographs section, but thought I would try it here as well to give it more exposure. It is of an old 1800s? photo that I recently purchased because I thought the individual in it looked familar and might even be someone famous. I did quite a bit of searching on the internet but so far have not made a positive identification. It most likely is of a nobody, but then again it might just be someone famous. The closest resemblence to anyone famous I could find so far was that of the "Sundance Kid" ... a.k.a. Harry Longbaugh. (See 2nd insert). But the nose and other features are not quite right, although there are a few similarities. I guess this is just another case of wishful thinking and of an overactive imagination running wild.
However, if you do happen to recognize the individual, especially if it is someone famous like an old outlaw, sheriff, boxer, etc; please let me know. Just think of what something like this might be worth if it were the Sundance Kid?
The photo was tucked away among a hodgepodge of other old paper goods. The antique dealer I purchased it from just titled it "Old Photo." I did not share with him my reasons for buying it as I did not want him to think twice about it possibly being someone famous.
1. It measures 18" x 14"
2. It is hand colored (but appears unfinished).
3. There are no makers marks on it whatsoever.
4. It has penciled writing at the top (See 3rd insert). Which is a seperate piece of
paper glued onto the cardboard backing, and appears to read something like ...
" ess (mark/slash) Laine (gap) ive # 6 same as
binerz sent (gap) with -
I hope no one minds my posting this in the "What Is It?" section. I just thought it might be a fun and interesting topic of discussion and search.
Thanks.
SBB
