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20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 12:45 am
by Lily left the valley
From late 1800s to early 1900s:
What Christmas Trees Looked Like 100 Years Ago (20 Photos)Clicking the "next photo" link on the bottom of the page took me to a page of outdoor downtown shots of Christmas decor, then that page took me to toys, then I stopped myself to come post here about the trees.
My personal fav, as my paternal grandparents had a silver tree (though theirs was 50s/60s aluminum style):
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Re: 20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 1:56 am
by Gothichome
Very nice Lily, a bit of trivia, the Christmas tree was brought into the English speaking world by Queen Victoria’s German husband, Prince Albert shortly after their marriage in 1840. Soon there after it became a Christmas staple in the Briton.
Re: 20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:15 am
by Manalto
Nice photos. Aside from the trees and decorations, I also like the glimpse into the ordinary trappings of domestic interiors 100 years ago.
Re: 20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2019 2:46 am
by Willa
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Re: 20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 2:31 am
by Willa
The Olde Tymes had different ideas about Xmas Greetings:
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Re: 20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:26 am
by Manalto
Nice. A light-hearted message for a holiday that has today become too gravely commercial. Also makes me sentimental for the old Gros Michel.
Re: 20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Sat Dec 21, 2019 5:25 pm
by nhguy
This was a Christmas tree 1938 style with my mom, two aunts and my grandmother. My mom's the one wearing the black and white checked dress and a big smile.
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Re: 20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 10:47 pm
by Willa
For your seasonal listening:
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Re: 20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:26 am
by Manalto
Now, who doesn't love the musical stylings of Bob Ward? I ask you?!?!?
Re: 20 old timey Christmas tree photos
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 5:27 am
by Willa
Manalto wrote:Now, who doesn't love the musical stylings of Bob Ward? I ask you?!?!?
Or the wardrobe stylings ? He better have some socks that match the vest. Or perhaps the reason his sock area is hidden in the photo is because his best socks have been hung on the organ as Christmas stockings ?
Have a listen right here !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXqoI5WxOUQ