In this circa 1930's photograph are:
Palmer James Cook, father
Palmer James Cook, father
Frances Watrous Hastings Cook, mother
Martha Louise Cook, daughter
Palmer James Cook, Jr., son
Taken at the family home of Palmer J. Cook
Taken at the family home of Palmer J. Cook
Just down the street from his father, Howard A. Cook's house,
Southfield, Massachusetts
I just love the details in this photograph - the Indian print rug, the lusterware pitchers on the mantle, the clock, not to mention the dog and cat included in the family portrait! These are my grandparents, and my beautiful mother, and my uncle. I live surrounded by most of their possessions, some being in this picture. I miss them all deeply.
I love it! The roaring fire, the collie . . . just perfect!
ReplyDeleteA fine family portrait. They look so cosy and close.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo! I enlarged the picture so I could savor all the details. The stone fireplace, Lassie on the hearth, the beautiful family, so many details...
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo! Such a beautiful family. Love the dog and cat...but the dog is awful close to that fire. Did you notice the crack in the lower glass of the clock?
ReplyDeleteThe collie looks so alert, as if he wonders what's going on. And yes, he is close to the fire.
ReplyDeleteOh, wow! Fabulous photo. Even the Lassie is perfectly posed!
ReplyDeleteI love this picture and all of its details. That rug is stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful photo. The pets rank right up there with the family. It is neat to see all the furnishings of the era. Yes, it is so strange to have all of the family gone.
ReplyDeleteGreat portrait, indeed!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great photo. I love it when pets are included as members of the family. And that is one very good looking collie.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, what a wonderful photograph. There is always a challenge with such shots of trying to get beyond the pose and see into their lives - but they seem such a beautiful and happy family. I share your love of detail in pictures such as this - you can search them for ever and keep finding more detail. Thanks so much for joining our Sepia Saturday project.
ReplyDeleteI just love the nostalgia that old photos offer. I have quite a few myself. I love to try and imagine what life would have been like back then & I'm pretty certain I would have loved it. Simpler, less racy times, I imagine. Love this photo & love the fact that the family pets are included in the family photo. Our pet cat is very much a member of our family.
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