tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post2965942368246320925..comments2024-03-05T11:10:29.953-05:00Comments on My Ancestors and Me: Beautiful Emma and Her Lovely WaistNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-50489492769531484892017-07-10T12:21:16.125-04:002017-07-10T12:21:16.125-04:00Hi, Lina. Thanks for your kind comment about my g...Hi, Lina. Thanks for your kind comment about my grandmother's photo. I think the photo was probably taken around the age my grandmother would have been at graduation (but she didn't graduate). Her family seemed to have been one that took regular formal photographs so maybe this was something the family did when the children turned 18 or so.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-19334134112145705122017-07-10T07:30:06.938-04:002017-07-10T07:30:06.938-04:00What a lovely photo of your grandmother! I think y...What a lovely photo of your grandmother! I think you're right about the date. It's probably a graduation photo: Edwardian girls usually wore white lingerie dresses (shirtwaist + matching skirt) at their graduation.Linahttp://www.sewhistorically.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-76276469904786684572011-04-18T00:10:09.841-04:002011-04-18T00:10:09.841-04:00Jim, there are several Nellie Bickerstaffs in our ...Jim, there are several Nellie Bickerstaffs in our family and I believe at all the Bickerstaffs in Mineral Ridge are in some way related. I would love to have a photograph of the writing if you would be willing to take a photo and send it. It would also help to know the address of the house. You can use the contact tab on the left side of this blog or email me at my ancestors and me @ gmail . com (minus the spaces). Thanks for trying to find a relative of Nellie. (And I hope you've signed up to receive comments because I don't have any other way of contacting you.)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-12742065104678759872011-04-17T22:14:02.968-04:002011-04-17T22:14:02.968-04:00Has anyone here heard of a Nellie Bickerstaff of M...Has anyone here heard of a Nellie Bickerstaff of Mineral Ridge. I steamed some old wallpaper from my kitchen wall when I came across some old writing. It said "hung by Nellie Bickerstaff, December 14,1959". It is still there, I haven't painted over it yet.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15604901425370831494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-34789534306141107172011-03-25T08:01:55.200-04:002011-03-25T08:01:55.200-04:00What A Bonny Lass! & Thanks For The Link To Go...What A Bonny Lass! & Thanks For The Link To Google Newspapers, I didnt know about it.A Useful Tool.tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746435400444226665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-39076381135663486832011-03-24T21:51:30.704-04:002011-03-24T21:51:30.704-04:00What a beautiful picture! Thank you for giving me...What a beautiful picture! Thank you for giving me a link to your post - looking through the ads for that time period is a very good idea! I love how you incorporated that into your post.<br /><br />JenniferJenniferhttp://www.climbingmyfamilytree.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-22006741984938446992011-03-23T16:02:44.133-04:002011-03-23T16:02:44.133-04:00Love this. She looks very charming. Has an expre...Love this. She looks very charming. Has an expression of curiosity and sweetness. I graduated from high school in 1983 and the style of my blouse was a throwback to this one...Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-56428982580030904952011-03-23T09:19:49.841-04:002011-03-23T09:19:49.841-04:00Nancy,
From the number of comments on this post, i...Nancy,<br />From the number of comments on this post, it is obvious that you hit "pay dirt". The picture is one of the most beautifully-preserved pictures I have ever seen. And I do love how you tied it to the newspapers of the time. Great post!Kathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417754385375586302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-90144010785144535032011-03-23T05:04:46.383-04:002011-03-23T05:04:46.383-04:00a great photograph of a lovely young lady. i am on...a great photograph of a lovely young lady. i am only glad though that women have embraced more natural curves since those days. this fixation with a tiny waist... i remember my grandma wearing corsets to achieve that figure as seen in those ads. not healthy!!<br />:/~<br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-37595669801380115632011-03-21T21:51:56.181-04:002011-03-21T21:51:56.181-04:00I have a very poor photo of my grandmother with a ...I have a very poor photo of my grandmother with a very slim waist. It had to be cinched in but latter in life they couldn't have found that dress to fit. Rotund was the word for her figure.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-33789078598620077242011-03-21T11:20:46.148-04:002011-03-21T11:20:46.148-04:00My great-grandmother Emma was from the same time p...My great-grandmother Emma was from the same time period. I have a photo of her in a white high-collar blouse and locket just like this!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-82226658213047378942011-03-21T03:40:26.767-04:002011-03-21T03:40:26.767-04:00Your grandmother certainly was very beautiful, she...Your grandmother certainly was very beautiful, she has such a dreamy look. As you say, she does look through the lens and directly at the viewer. I found all your information on her blouse and jewellery very interesting.Marilyn & Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00851884880790561276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-26077788037144086872011-03-20T21:13:11.367-04:002011-03-20T21:13:11.367-04:00Nancy, you left a comment on my blog and I want to...Nancy, you left a comment on my blog and I want to reply to you, but I can't find any way to contact you. Please email me at becky.jamison5@gmail.com. I do have more information to share regarding the Phelps name in Kirtland, OH and what I know about my ancestors there.Becky Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841947942442007031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-40015985292537678662011-03-20T20:31:25.997-04:002011-03-20T20:31:25.997-04:00Thank you, all, for coming to visit and making suc...Thank you, all, for coming to visit and making such kind and thoughtful comments. It really makes blogging more fun to read your responses to posts.<br /><br />Claudia, I don't ever remember my grandmother referring to blouses as waists but there were other "old" words she used. Old habits die hard (as I'm finding out myself just now). Thanks, too, for the link to the Butler County Gen. Society. I'll take a look.<br /><br />Tattered and Lost, I know what you mean about the ads making the women look like they had huge busts. And wide shoulders, tiny heads, and the tiniest of waists - at least some years looked that way. Beyond corsets and shoulder pads (if they used them), I hope the ladies of the time didn't try too hard to imitate the illustrations! The things they would have put their bodies through if they did....<br /><br />Betsy, maybe you will share your grandmother in a future Sepia Saturday?<br /><br />Howard, thanks for the suggestion for more reading. I looked at the library for a book of that title and they didn't have it. I'll do a google search and see what I can come up with. I'm sure it will be an interesting read.<br /><br />Today's Gift, it's possible that it's a graduation photo except that I don't know if she graduated from high school.... She could be 18 wearing a slightly older waist. Wish I knew for sure.<br /><br />Christine, I hadn't thought about the relative expense of waists. Maybe I'll do a little research into that. I did see ads for new cars (at about $3,000) and furniture, etc., but no information about incomes. Thanks for the idea.<br /><br />MuseSwings, I have a photo of her wearing a traveling suit in the style of her wedding year and she looks older than in this photo. But then I don't know how long her engagement was....<br /><br />Kathy (from Oregon Gifts...), that's funny about your grandmother's photo. Some photographs were taken so well and are so good that it's almost like having the person there. Yes, I think I'd move my grandmother out of my bedroom, too. (And I definitely WOULD move my grandfather!) Thanks for following.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-50890901285899795802011-03-20T19:33:04.873-04:002011-03-20T19:33:04.873-04:00I just joined North Hills Genealogical Society and...I just joined North Hills Genealogical Society and they had a link to Butler (PA) Genealogical Society.<br /><br />http://www.bcgs.us/<br /><br />May be of interest if you have not seen this link.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714440790407126206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-42709228543921554882011-03-20T16:21:46.840-04:002011-03-20T16:21:46.840-04:00Thank you for suggesting we blow it up and look at...Thank you for suggesting we blow it up and look at the pretty little leaf pin. Such a nice bonus to all the other pretty things in the photo.<br />BarbaraNorth County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-78242204148920744232011-03-20T12:25:31.361-04:002011-03-20T12:25:31.361-04:00Hi Nancy,
Your grandmother is so pretty! I know ...Hi Nancy,<br /><br />Your grandmother is so pretty! I know what you mean about the eyes ... I have a photo of my great-great Grandma and had to put it in the bathroom because she freaked me out in my bedroom; it felt like she was watching me all the time. (I know, I'm weird.)<br /><br />Thanks for all the info and time that you put into your post, and for letting us know about Google Newspapers. That will be coming in handy for me soon.<br /><br />I am your newest follower, Have a wonderful week, and thank you so much for stopping by to say hello.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />KathyOregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-88469958152645200122011-03-20T02:24:41.398-04:002011-03-20T02:24:41.398-04:00Besides her great beauty (and stunning choice of c...Besides her great beauty (and stunning choice of clothes) her eyes are very welcoming and warm! Nice story too! Thanks!21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-83969606762442262092011-03-19T22:58:08.486-04:002011-03-19T22:58:08.486-04:00Very pretty - she does look at you from her portra...Very pretty - she does look at you from her portrait. Could this be her engagement picture? That was often an occasion for a photograph.MuseSwingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999288873532715380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-57316424140903034152011-03-19T22:23:58.853-04:002011-03-19T22:23:58.853-04:00Excellent, informative post, with a superb photo.
...Excellent, informative post, with a superb photo.<br /><br />I really enjoyed this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-34470126646984900742011-03-19T19:55:11.311-04:002011-03-19T19:55:11.311-04:00What a lovely and rather romantic photo. The waist...What a lovely and rather romantic photo. The waist is also beautiful. They were certainly not inexpensive for the standards of the day.Christine H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09786732494496282743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-4549412089812683582011-03-19T19:35:47.314-04:002011-03-19T19:35:47.314-04:00What a beautiful photo. I love the intricate desi...What a beautiful photo. I love the intricate design on her waist. I was thinking she looked closer to 18, but maybe not...could it be a graduation photo?Natasha and Jessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16454014270247663146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-91609636596327139432011-03-19T17:47:44.127-04:002011-03-19T17:47:44.127-04:00Beautiful photograph and a beautiful woman. I lear...Beautiful photograph and a beautiful woman. I learned about 'waists' recently from reading about the '1911 Triangle factory Shirt Waist factory Fire'. It is worth looking up.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07556727166267551805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-82789467283376199892011-03-19T16:58:07.853-04:002011-03-19T16:58:07.853-04:00Beautiful picture of your grandmother Nancy. I thi...Beautiful picture of your grandmother Nancy. I think the 1907 ad. would be close, in the photo she looks 15-16 to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09868602300924756450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6892358786681938797.post-76251763192981629052011-03-19T16:38:02.301-04:002011-03-19T16:38:02.301-04:00She is stunning! And it is an amazing blouse.
Isn...She is stunning! And it is an amazing blouse.<br /><br />Isn't funny how the illustrations in the ads make them look like they had HUGE bust lines?Tattered and Losthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208918251232477186noreply@blogger.com