Outfits of Days Long Past

Old West with pair of Colt .44 Army Revolvers.

War Between the States with .57 Enfield and 18 inches of cold steel.

16th century Highlander with Hand and a Half Bastard Sword.

A brutal weapon for a brutal time period

15th century Merchant Prince with hidden wrist dagger, baggy sleeves can hold lots of surprises.

Old Pictures from Dads Life

Bill Wall and Pete Andre late WWII.

Running for County Auditor early 1950's.

Dad Grandfather War Between the States Captain, John G. Wall circa late1870's.

Early Silent Picture Adds for San Luis Grocery

These are painted glass plates that would be inserted in the movie projector before the silent movie reel was run. They are about 3x4 inches in size. Over a hundred years ago, these were the latest in technological advertising to reach mass audiences. 

From the clothing and hair styles illustrated, these appear to be from the Pre-Great War Era (i.e. before 1920). Aunt Eva gave me these three plates in the '80's. 

I'm not sure how many Grandpa J.J. had made. If you have seen any others from San Luis Grocery, I would love to hear from you. 

 

19th/20th Centuries Andre/Wall Photos

Some pictures from the families past I recently found;

Ten-year-old Lina Wolfsen (future Andre) Merced, California 1888.

Eva Andre circa 1907, 1 year old, 

Eva Andre, 1st Queen of Fiesta de las Flores 1925. 

Eva Andre at California Polytechnic School circa 1929.

J.J Andre circa 1930.

Bill Wall and Pete Andre circa 1945.

Rick on Uncle Petes Pinto Paint in the mid 1970's.