Alan Mays' photos with the keyword: startled

Halloween Mischief—What the Boys Did to the Cow

20 Oct 2019 1 742
"What the boys did to the cow." A comic Halloween postcard published by Julius Bien & Co. in 1908. This postcard was addressed on the other side to Miss Lille Collins, 122 Dickerson Street, Newark, N.J., and postmarked in Smyrna, Delaware, on October 30, 1911. Message: "Love to all, E.R.C." For a another card from the same publisher, see What the Pig Thought of the Ghost on Halloween .

What the Pig Thought of the Ghost on Halloween

14 Oct 2016 2 1184
"What the pig tho't of the ghost." A humorous Halloween postcard published by Julius Bien & Co. in 1908.

Dennis and Little Francis at Thanksgiving

22 Nov 2015 3 1027
Written on the back of this photo: "Dennis & Little Francis. Thanksgiving."

It's a "Snap" to Love You Valentine (Detail)

11 Feb 2014 1140
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It's a "Snap" to Love You Valentine

11 Feb 2014 4 2 1379
A St. Valentine's Day or love photo for the Vintage Photos Theme Park. Mouse over the image to see an enlargement of the top portion of the card . "It certainly is a 'snap' to love you" is the caption for this valentine, which includes an attached photograph--a snap shot, of course--to deliver it's punning message. The photo shows a young girl who's wearing headphones (or perhaps some kind of radio headset--are those antennas extending from each side?), and she appears to be startled by what she's hearing. It's not obvious why the card publisher chose the girl's photo for this valentine. Was she a child actress? Were the headphones new and trendy? It's certainly not a snap to figure out!

Startled Baby in Ornate Carriage