Hattie Thompson was the original owner of this Civil War-era photo album, found at a Portland, Oregon antique show.
Rescued Photos
Rescued photos are orphaned photos The Past Matters has acquired from flea markets, garage sales, and online sellers which Karen has researched and identified the subject(s), date, and location.
Thomson Studio in Kansas City, Missouri
Photographs taken in the D. P. (David Presly) Thomson Studio in Kansas City, Missouri. D. P. Thomson was Kansas City’s most prolific photographer, offering photographic services in Kansas City from 1873 until 1933.
Children with Toys and Bears
Teddy bears first appear in the early twentieth century, and quickly become very popular.
Children and China Dolls
The majority of china dolls were German in origin, and they were generally less expensive than the bisque dolls that were also available in this time period.
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