Dear List, I have recently found and purchased an old cabinet card style photo in Texas. It is of a John A. Taylor. It is identified on the back with these words, "To Kittie & Hugh. From Brother, John A. Taylor". Mr. Taylor is dressed in a uniform. He has on a plumed hat, with a sword at his left side. He has on white gloves and has a mustache. This photo was taken at New Bedford, Mass. The photographer's name is also inscribed on the front of the card, but it is rather ornate, and I am not sure what the name actually may be. It also states it was taken at "the "Hastings Building". My guess is that this photo was taken in the 1890's. That is merely a guess. I try to save old photos when I find those precious few that are identified. So, if Mr. John A. Taylor is your family, or you are interested in this wonderful photo (it is in pristine condition), please contact me privately at: jmje36@aol.com. Thank you, Judy in TX

The use of Photograph post cards was quite common and was used into the 1930's as an inexpensive way to send pictures to relatives and friends. I have a copy of my great grand parents and 7 of their 8 children taken at a Fall River photo studio around 1915. The only unfortunate part is that my grandfather was not in the photo, even so it is priceless. I also have a photo of a great aunt taken in the 1920's which really reflects the styles of the day. Rick Richard Francis Pimentel Epping, New Hampshire, USA A decendant of: Pimentel, Teixeira, Carvalho, and Rocha >From Sao Miguel, Acores -----Original Message----- From: mabristo-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:mabristo-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of JMJE36@aol.com Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 9:12 PM To: MABRISTO@rootsweb.com Subject: [MABRISTO] OLD BRISTOL CO. PHOTO FOUND IN TEXAS Dear List, I have recently found and purchased an old cabinet card style photo in Texas. It is of a John A. Taylor. It is identified on the back with these words, "To Kittie & Hugh. From Brother, John A. Taylor". Mr. Taylor is dressed in a uniform. He has on a plumed hat, with a sword at his left side. He has on white gloves and has a mustache. This photo was taken at New Bedford, Mass. The photographer's name is also inscribed on the front of the card, but it is rather ornate, and I am not sure what the name actually may be. It also states it was taken at "the "Hastings Building". My guess is that this photo was taken in the 1890's. That is merely a guess. I try to save old photos when I find those precious few that are identified. So, if Mr. John A. Taylor is your family, or you are interested in this wonderful photo (it is in pristine condition), please contact me privately at: jmje36@aol.com. Thank you, Judy in TX ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MABRISTO-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message