Transported Again - Another Place, Another Time

The Pedersen family (?) on holiday in Chesieres, Switzerland, 1897

The first time I have really been "out and about" for pleasure for nearly two weeks and my first thoughts today were "why couldn't it be like this a week ago?" - for today the sun was shining, the roads had not a trace of snow on them (though there is still plenty in the shady hedgerows) and it was more than easy to get to Hungerford. Too late for Britt-Arnhild to enjoy its pleasures this time - and my deep sadness still looms over me in regard to that disappointment - for me and for her. But I did make up for my continuing chagrin a little by finding a treasure in the Antiques Arcade - just a small portion of which I want to share with you  here.

Is this Eliza?

The label said "3 old photograph albums - £10.00" - the "old photograph albums" was enough to catch my eye, and though two of them are nondescript, the third holds such delicious images - and there is even a name inside the album cover... "Eliza C Pedersen - 1900"

 

The photographs inside are taken from 1893, and seem to be of a Swedish family, at home (?) in Raskog, and on their holiday travels to Switzerland. Anyone with an interest in the paintings of Carl Larssen will see many echoes of his domestic scenes in these photographs - they are pure delight - and because I have scanned them at high resolution, the costumes are also visible in great detail.

"An auction in Raskog"

Enjoy a little glimpse into another world of innocent pleasures - don't these children look just so contented and the adults so composed?

More images to come, when I have time to scan, enhance and tinker with some more, and with gratitude to my Epson scanner colour restoration feature - modern technology restoring a world that would otherwise have disappeared.

Comments

[Ardi]

Hi Roz,
These do remind me of Carl Larssen - a favorite of mine. I love the tea party photo. When I went to the Swedish Club in Seattle to help my #3 sister with her charity auction set-up, there was a collection of Carl Larssen paintings on display. I was delighted and got her to look closely at them - at the detail and color. Glad you had a good outing.

[Carolyn]

A very interesting find indeed Roz. I found the expressions on the womens faces in the first picture to speak loudly of their individual personalities. I think I might like them best in their natural state, without bringing into the future with technology but that's just my sense of time, place, and belonging. They are a lovely keepsake. Enjoy I know you are :-) And its good to know you are out and about and doing fine this week.

[Cass]

What wonderful photos. We have some similar types, of my family in Norway, before my grandparents emigrated to the USA.

I cherish those pictures, and only worry that I will forget who is whom in the shots!

Cass

[Betsy]

Roz,
What a delightful find! I love the picture you titled, Is this Eliza?

Blessings,
Betsy

[BrittArnhild]

Well, I couldn't come. But I am really enjoying your part of the world through your blog.

And there will be another time.......

[Bernideen's Tea Time Blog]

Lovely and fun photos Roz - thanks for sharing!

[Cindy]

Love the photos. Thank you for sharing them with us. Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day
Cindy

[darla]

The album is a treasure for sure. I'm sure you are aware of how much I enjoy old photo's. I'll bet you can spend hours just looking at all of them and imagining the life and the time.

Darla

[Sherrill]

What a treat to find your blog. Beautiful garden, adorable pics of sheep, and lovely treasures you have found.

Best wishes from the Pacific Northwest, US.
Sherrill

[Andrea]

Hello. So glad I stumbled onto your page. These old pictures are so interesting. I find the English lifestyle very fascinating. You have a beautiful home. I love the yellow in your kitchen. Have a nice day/evening.

Andrea