wristwatches

6 photos tagged wristwatches, from 1 member of Flickr Commons.

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1915

1937

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DannyM8 said:
They have a dog....
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
DannyM8 And a very fine dog too...
DannyM8 said:
National Library of Ireland on The Commons I could not agree with you more. There is a Rosa Frederica Grubb (65) in Clogheen in 1911 - possibly this mans Mother? she is described as a "Female Farmer" (not too many of them to the dozen in 1911!!) www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai003292386/
O Mac said:
2.43PM
blackpoolbeach said:
There could be a connection with Howard Grubb of Irish telescope fame. The Parsons giant telescope is on www.flickr.com/photos/nlireland/8392017304/in/photostream/ The firm of Grubb Parsons made telescopes in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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John Spooner said:
The lady behind him also has a bit of a smile, and the one on the left looks to be struggling to express a smirk. I wonder when it became obligatory to force a smile for photographs. I once read that the grim expressions in old portraits were the result of long exposures - it's easier to maintain a neutral expression for a few seconds than a smile. Anyway, I'm glad the gent at the back is maintaining a bit of decorum with his grim expression.
pennylrichardsca (now at ipernity) said:
Funny because we've been talking about wristwatches on another Flickr Commons photo: Miss Fitzgerald's watch doesn't look very different from Miss (Dr?) Crossley's...
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
pennylrichardsca (now at ipernity) Lovely that Kathleen May Crossley was identified, and by her great niece! Yes, these early watches look very large and "masculine" compared to later 20th century women's styles with teeny faces - on the watches, not on the women ;)
Stuart said:
National Library of Ireland on The Commons Happy New Year Carol and to all the staff there. Stuart.
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
Stuart And to you and yours, Stuart! Looking forward to your comments and feedback in 2012... :)

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¬¬Lindisfarne said:
Wonderful family portrait! Thanks for schowing.
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
¬¬Lindisfarne Pleasure!
Oana Tarna said:
I love their clothes, you're probably right about the embroidery, as it's the same pattern on the dresses the girls on each side of the mother are wearing -- Seen in my contacts' photos. ( ?² )
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
Oana Tarna Yes, and really fine work on the oldest daughter's as you pointed out...
Brian Mulligan said:
NLI have you ever had a family member contact you about a photograph on Flickr yet, I mean there is every chance that there are direct descendants of this family still in the area or nearby. They may never have seen such images, or could have seen them all, who knows!