1940s Photos

[jitterbugdoll]

I was inspired by Jake's post and wanted to add a few photos of my grandparents that were taken during the 40s.

This is my granddad--I've always thought he looked so dashing and charismatic in this photo (he was a trumpet player, and I suspect he was quite popular with the ladies!) My father looks so uncannily like him that people frequently say to me "I didn't know your dad was in the Navy!"

This is my grandmother--I love her hairstyles and would love to have that polka dot dress:

And this is my maternal grandmother, Ruby. She was a hot ticket!

 

[jake431]

Those are some great photos, thanks for posting them!
-Jake

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Thanks, Jake! I really enjoyed the photos you posted, and I look forward to seeing a few more

 

[Hondo]

In the 40's most everyone took great photos, I haven't seen a bad one. grandfather looks cool, cool cat
I hope to contribute some much later as they (the photos) are out of state.
Your mom and grandmother are sweet looking, thanks for sharing. :cheers1:

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Oh, I hope you do Hondo! I never tire of looking at old photos.

The two ladies are both my grandmothers (the last two pics are of my mother's mother, Ruby). Although--my mother *is* a dead ringer for her mother, just as my father is a dead ringer for his father!

 

[PADDY]

What fine looking photos...

I really enjoyed looking at those Jitterbug, looks like you have definitely inherited the genes of a good-looking family! I wish I had more photos of my family. My grandmother kept loads in between the pages of a massive family bible. But when she knew she was going to die, she burned them on the fire. Apparently this was not uncommon out in the country in Ireland to do this, something about saving the ones who are left anymore grief. Funny thing is, I find photos of my loved ones comforting and something to focus on when they are gone. But I still have a couple, which I'll post (they are from the 1920s).

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I hope you do post the photos you have Paddy--too bad that so many were lost! In one sense I can relate--although we have a fair amount of photos, my grandfather was actually adopted. At that time, people weren't keeping good records of such things, and so we have no idea what his true heritage is. Apparently, it's very strong though, because everyone descended from him looks *exactly* alike--blonde or redheaded, fair, very similar features overall. These genes are so strong that they override normal dominant traits. For example, my mother has black hair and dark skin (she's part Native American)--and look at how I turned out! One of my cousin's married a Columbian woman, and their son looks just like him. We're thinking he must be Scottish, Irish, or maybe German--but, I guess we may never know for sure. Anyway, I sure do treasure these pictures.

Hope to see your photos soon!

 

[jake431]

Thanks, Jake! I really enjoyed the photos you posted, and I look forward to seeing a few more

Ask and you shall receive... This isn't family but it's one of my favorite WW2 photo's I've ever stumbled across on the internet.

-Jake

 

[jitterbugdoll]

That is a great photo, Jake! I have to say that I have really been enjoying the stellar color photos people have posting lately. Excellent stuff, and thanks for sharing!

 

[Hondo]

Yeah Jake, Great photo and in color, Outstanding Grandpa
Thanks :beer:
Cheers!

 

[BellyTank]

Yeh, I like that one too Jake- there's a series of thise ones in Italy- have you seen the others?

Well- I gotta show this one again-
Hollywood meets the miltary on the set of 'To have...'

Hoagey, Bogey and Leggy...
B
T

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Lauren Bacall had such a sultry look about her! Great photo, and thanks for posting!

 

[Wild Root]

In the 40's most everyone took great photos, I haven't seen a bad one.

Well, you have now! Sorry every one, I had to.

Root.

PS. GREAT PHOTOS EVERY ONE! Love them all!

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Ah, Root, did you have to? Now you must post a snazzy photo in return

Anyway, you are right--there are some less than flattering photos from the 40s in circulation!

 

[Wild Root]

I like this photo a lot! Found it on the Getty site when it was good.

Root.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Much better! A really sweet photo, actually

 

[Wild Root]

I kind of had a feeling you would like that one.

Here are some more to correct my wrong doing.

This next one take a CLOSE look at it. Do you see any one that looks familiar? And no, it has never been doctored in Photoshop. Tell me if you see a Wild Root in there.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Okay, you're back on my good side again

My goodness Root--If I am to believe that second photo you must be quite the party guy

 

[Hondo]

Well, you have now! Sorry every one, I had too.

Root.

PS. GREAT PHOTOS EVERY ONE! Love them all!

Ewwww who's that, Sadams father? honey where my beer? burp!

 

[Wild Root]

Okay, you're back on my good side again

My goodness Root--If I am to believe that second photo you must be quite the party guy

Well yes I have been known to cut a mean rug! But, that photo is really from the 40's! It's not a new one. When was the last time you saw a full service soda fountain at a ballroom? And every one looking like a million? That guy is just some one who looks like me. Spooky yes?

As to the 40's slob guy I posted. I have no idea who that was. But, you can see a 1941 Dodge four door parked on the street. I found that photo at a thrift shop and I wanted it because I thought it was funny.

Cheers,

Root.