Oh, those brick walls... I keep knocking on them, but they don't break. I have names, but no location to tie them to. I may have a location, but no records are available online. Faces that are lost to history. Let's try and change that. The first one up is Miss Johanna Müllenberg who had … Continue reading The Brick Walls, 4
Actors Konrad Gebhardt & Olla Bauer
Today's blog post is a bit different. It is not about who signed and sent or received the real photo postcards (RPPC) I'm about to share with you, but who's in it. These four RPPCs from my collection were printed to advertise the famous play called "Old Heidelberg" ("Alt-Heidelberg" in German), starring actor Konrad Gebhardt … Continue reading Actors Konrad Gebhardt & Olla Bauer
Family Krake
Family Krake - Minna, Gretchen, Herbert and Gustav - spent their vacation in July 1912 at the Baltic Sea on the island of Rügen. If only I knew who was who in this stunning photograph! The RPPC is addressed to sister-in-law Ida Meinhardt in Triebes, Germany. The Krakes are enjoying their stay very much and … Continue reading Family Krake
The Pittners from Berlin-Neukölln
I'm thinking that these photos, found in the same "blind" photo lot from ebay, might be connected. I think these are a mother and a daughter! Else Martha Perthel was born on June 15th, 1896, in Greiz, Germany. She married Max Pittner on July 22nd, 1920 in Berlin-Neukölln. Max was 4 years Else's senior, born … Continue reading The Pittners from Berlin-Neukölln
Wolfgang Kraft from Bayreuth
I bet he thought he looked older in his suit, the boater hat and the walking stick. I bet he couldn't wait to grow up, look like his buddies, earn his own living, look tough. I came across two photos of Wolfgang Kraft from Bayreuth, Germany, in another "blind" photo lot I purchased on ebay. … Continue reading Wolfgang Kraft from Bayreuth
Family Schiel from Romania, Part 1: Samuel Schiel
RETURNED This family story takes us to Romania, more specifically to the Brasov area, also known as Kronstadt. In this first photograph someone has marked the persons to be "Ludwig Michaelis senior, Samuel Schiel, Marie Schiel, Heinz Schiel (4 or 5 years old), Friedrich Schiel". The photo dates to 1901 or 1902 according to whoever … Continue reading Family Schiel from Romania, Part 1: Samuel Schiel
The Henke’s from Bischofsburg
About a year ago I shared this photo on my Instagram page of a WWI-era mom with 2 children. Somehow her being captivated me, I was fascinated by her outfit details. I felt like there was a certain sadness and seriousness in her gaze. Her children probably kept her busy, they look like a handful. … Continue reading The Henke’s from Bischofsburg
Brothers Heinrich & Martin Schutt
Remember Heinrich Schutt, one of my Brick Walls? I had nothing else on Heinrich, except for his full name. But because I had no way of identifying the location of the photo, I had to call off my genealogical search for him. Well, until now! It so happens that once in a while I purchase … Continue reading Brothers Heinrich & Martin Schutt
Brothers Rudolf and Hermann Benub
These are brothers Rudolf and Hermann Benub, according to someone's handwriting on the real photo postcard (RPPC) sent as field post in 1914. How old do you think they are in this photograph? I often find that young men dressed in a good suit back in the day could look older than they actually were. … Continue reading Brothers Rudolf and Hermann Benub
Trudi, Lina & Hermann Ebeling
An adorable baby girl in her white confirmation dress curiously glancing at the photographer and holding perfectly still for the shot. And a young mother with gentle soft features who couldn't be more proud of her perfect child. When you look at this photo, you'd never think that there is so much fear and trouble … Continue reading Trudi, Lina & Hermann Ebeling
