Because they were warm and convenient for trips to the outhouse or needing changing????? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Jan Stoltenberg Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 23:07 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Towles Studios in Cumberland Carol, I have a picture of my father wearing what I'd call a dress. My aunt, his sister, says they called them "Russian suits". He was about 3 or 4 years old in the picture, which would have been taken about 1916. It's a cute picture, but I don't know why they dressed little boys that way. Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "carol vivier" <[email protected]> To: "Allegany" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 6:36 PM Subject: [MDALLEGA] Towles Studios in Cumberland > Hello list, > > Are there any photography buffs out there that might have any information > about the years of business of Towles Studios? They had an office in both > Cumberland on Center St. and I'm guessing Broadway, in Frostburg the > address > is to hard to read on the bottom of a photo I have. > > Also does anyone know up to what age little boys wore dresses? I know > they > wore gown like dresses but has anyone seen a family photo with a little > boy > in a more "dressed-up" style dress and do you know the date please? > > Thank you > > Carol > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Carol, I have a photo of a little boy pictured with his twin sister. They were born 1900 and he is wearing a dressy dress, and looks to be about 3 or 4 years old. Ruth

Carol, I have a picture of my father wearing what I'd call a dress. My aunt, his sister, says they called them "Russian suits". He was about 3 or 4 years old in the picture, which would have been taken about 1916. It's a cute picture, but I don't know why they dressed little boys that way. Jan ----- Original Message ----- From: "carol vivier" <[email protected]> To: "Allegany" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 6:36 PM Subject: [MDALLEGA] Towles Studios in Cumberland > Hello list, > > Are there any photography buffs out there that might have any information > about the years of business of Towles Studios? They had an office in both > Cumberland on Center St. and I'm guessing Broadway, in Frostburg the > address > is to hard to read on the bottom of a photo I have. > > Also does anyone know up to what age little boys wore dresses? I know > they > wore gown like dresses but has anyone seen a family photo with a little > boy > in a more "dressed-up" style dress and do you know the date please? > > Thank you > > Carol > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Thank you all who responded to my inquiry about young boys and dresses! And to Byron for the info about the studio. What a good idea looking it up in the directories! I didn't come up with anything using Google other than another person wanting info about the same studio. I forgot about those old directories. After I wrote the list I tried another search worded differently that produced some information which I'm sharing with you about boys styles. These are just a few bits from the site. Unfortunately it looks like the dress was a fashion that lasted more than just a few years...more like centuries! Do you think boys were relieved when the Little Lord Fauntleroy suite came out? "Europeans in the 17th and 18th Centuries dressed little tots, both boys and girls in the same styles of ankle-length dresses, often referred to as petticoats. Some boys might wear dresses or dress-like smocks to five or seven years until they were "breeched." It is amazing to find when studying the contemporary portraits of children that one cannot tell boy from girl except by name. Over the elaborate frock as protection was worn a "pinafore," an apron pinned to the front, often of sheer linen, embroidered and lace-trimmed. " "Very young boys throughout the 19th and into the 20th Century wore dresses much like those worn by their sisters. These dresses in the mid-1800s could be quite elaborate." "As boys grew older some differentiation might be made such as less lace and frilly appliqué. Boys outfitted in frocks during the early part of 19th Century often wore knee-length or below the knee pantalets, often trimmed in frilly lace. Other frocks might have embroidered, somewhat less famine pantaloons. Other outfits for somewhat older boys were frock-like tunics." "As the 19th Century progressed, another garment was added to the small boy's wardrobe--a smock-like tunic. The tunic suit was a form of jacket, close-fitting to the waist, with a gathered or pleated skirt. Lengths varied, but many of the early tunics fell to mid-calf. The length became shorter as the century progressed. It usually buttoned down the front. Unlike the skeleton suit which was not belted, tunics (unlike true smocks), often were belted at the waist. The belt was frequently quite broad. Tunics suits were worn from the 1820s (some authors give a later date) to the 1870s." Thanks again everyone! Carol

Carol, In the Bell Publishing Co. Cumberland City Directory of 1895-1896, there is a Towle's Art Studio, listed under Photographers, located at 65 1/2 N. Centre Street in Cumberland. Also, in the Polk Cumberland City Directory of 1899, there is a Towles Co listed under Photographers at 115 Baltimore Street. Can't help on the dresses. Byron -------------------------------------------------- From: "carol vivier" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 7:36 PM To: "Allegany" <[email protected]> Subject: [MDALLEGA] Towles Studios in Cumberland > Hello list, > > Are there any photography buffs out there that might have any information > about the years of business of Towles Studios? They had an office in both > Cumberland on Center St. and I'm guessing Broadway, in Frostburg the > address > is to hard to read on the bottom of a photo I have. > > Also does anyone know up to what age little boys wore dresses? I know > they > wore gown like dresses but has anyone seen a family photo with a little > boy > in a more "dressed-up" style dress and do you know the date please? > > Thank you > > Carol > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi Carol - I have a photo of my uncle who was born in 1910 wearing a dress. Very cute two piece! He looks about 4 or 5 years old which means the photo was taken in 1914 or 1915. Photo was taken in Michigan. My grandfather was born in Midland MD. in l870. Karen C. in California ----- Original Message ----- From: "carol vivier" <[email protected]> To: "Allegany" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 4:36 PM Subject: [MDALLEGA] Towles Studios in Cumberland > Hello list, > > Are there any photography buffs out there that might have any information > about the years of business of Towles Studios? They had an office in both > Cumberland on Center St. and I'm guessing Broadway, in Frostburg the > address > is to hard to read on the bottom of a photo I have. > > Also does anyone know up to what age little boys wore dresses? I know > they > wore gown like dresses but has anyone seen a family photo with a little > boy > in a more "dressed-up" style dress and do you know the date please? > > Thank you > > Carol > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Saturday, March 14, 1pm Homewood at Crumland Farms in their Community Room right off the lobby. They are located on 7407 Willow Rd.  DIRECTIONS: The first exit after Beckley’s motel left off Route 15, approx. 2 miles north of Frederick. Refreshments served French and Indian War Speaker: Allan Powell, noted author and lecturer,who lives in Hagerstown, Maryland, will be speaking on the French and Indian War time period. He will be telling us tales of the people and places that while not often remembered or known impacted the very creation of our country. Western Maryland played a vital role in the conflict and the city of Frederick was more than a stop along the way west. Mr. Powell’s books, which other history authors cite quickly, are now available for sale at the Frederick County Historical Society and will be available at the meeting. His books currently sell for a premium on Amazon for their collectability . Jane Thursby President Frederick County Genealogical Society Researching Maryland families from early 1600's to present: Thursby, Stinchecum, Seward, Claggett, McNamara, Barnes, Muckelroy, Watkins, Kennard, Cullison, Benson, Snyder, Oldner, Griffin , Beall, Keith, White, Kirkley, Davis , Hubbard, Jillard, Fell, Lee, Dawson , Thompson, Marshall , Hahn, Whelerig, Merrick, Hitchcock, Musgrove, Shipley, Clark, Mullineaux, Benton , Moxley, Lucas, Hanson, Waugh,.Magruder, Ogg

Hello list, Are there any photography buffs out there that might have any information about the years of business of Towles Studios? They had an office in both Cumberland on Center St. and I'm guessing Broadway, in Frostburg the address is to hard to read on the bottom of a photo I have. Also does anyone know up to what age little boys wore dresses? I know they wore gown like dresses but has anyone seen a family photo with a little boy in a more "dressed-up" style dress and do you know the date please? Thank you Carol

August 7, 1931 Friday Cumberland Evening Times pae 20 TO WED IN NEW YORK - Frostburg, MD, Aug. 7 --Announcement is made of the engagement of Victor W. BENNETT, age 42, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. BENNETT, Center Street, this city, and Miss Helen KANGLEY, aged 35, school teacher, Seattle, Washington. License for their marriage was issued in New York City on Wednesday, Aug. 5. They will be married in New York this week. Miss KANGLEY is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John KANGLEY and a native of Seattle, Washington. Mr. BENNETT is a professor in the University of Hawaii and is stationed at Honolulu. not related Ruth

May I suggest it's easier to find death or burial records than birth records for those early days. Donna Hogle, San Diego

Charles has completed these up to 1990. So I don't believe you will be getting anymore notes from Charles. But you can get to the sight yourself. Like I said below, here is the link::::::::: Ann check the mdallega website. I think Charles is just about done doing these. Last time I looked he was almost up to current. His gleenings were of great help to me and I am sure they were to many on this list. Great job Charles. This link will take you there: http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdallegh/cumbtime.htm Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 2:09 PM Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 >I miss them too.? I loved to look for m"my" names...Audrey > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ruth Sprowls <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Sent: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:06 pm > Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 > > > > I haven't seen any updates from Charles in ages. We haven't heard > anything from our list mistress in ages regarding updates to the > website. Anyone know whats going on? > Ruth > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body > of > the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I miss them too.? I loved to look for m"my" names...Audrey -----Original Message----- From: Ruth Sprowls <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 9 Mar 2009 12:06 pm Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 I haven't seen any updates from Charles in ages. We haven't heard anything from our list mistress in ages regarding updates to the website. Anyone know whats going on? Ruth ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I miss those emails too. It sort of seemed like I was visiting an old friend when I read his posts. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruth Sprowls" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 >I haven't seen any updates from Charles in ages. We haven't heard > anything from our list mistress in ages regarding updates to the > website. Anyone know whats going on? > Ruth > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.9/1991 - Release Date: 03/09/09 07:14:00

I haven't seen any updates from Charles in ages. We haven't heard anything from our list mistress in ages regarding updates to the website. Anyone know whats going on? Ruth

Which family are you looking for so we may help you find any thing. John Gerdeman Am Montag, den 09.03.2009, 03:54 +1000 schrieb David Bromwich: > Hi list, > > > > I am from Australia and in the USA for the next 10 months. I am trying to track a family line that leads back to Allegany, MD. Can anyone guide me to a source for birth records in the Allegany, MD area for the period 1831-32. > > > > Thanks > > > > Dave > > _________________________________________________________________ > View photos of singles in your area. Click Here > http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fdating%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fchannel%2Findex%2Easpx%3Ftrackingid%3D1046247&_t=773166080&_r=Hotmail_Endtext&_m=EXT > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Ann check the mdallega website. I think Charles is just about done doing these. Last time I looked he was almost up to current. His gleenings were of great help to me and I am sure they were to many on this list. Great job Charles. This link will take you there: http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdallegh/cumbtime.htm Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Davis" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 >I used to get emails with Charles' submissions. Are they still being done? > I don't get them now. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "soulmate" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:25 AM > Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 > > >> No formal or legal birth and death records were kept in maryland until >> the >> year 1895 or later era. Some early marriages are recorded at the >> courthouse >> in Allegany Co. Other statistical records can be found scanning >> microfilmed >> newpapers or check out our Allegany Co rootsweb website @ >> http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdallegh/ Especially check out Charles >> Oftens >> excerpts from the Cumberland Times on this site. >> >> Linda >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "John P Gerdeman Sr" <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 6:20 AM >> Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 >> >> >>> Which family are you looking for so we may help you find any thing. >>> >>> John Gerdeman >>> >>> >>> Am Montag, den 09.03.2009, 03:54 +1000 schrieb David Bromwich: >>>> Hi list, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I am from Australia and in the USA for the next 10 months. I am trying >>>> to >>>> track a family line that leads back to Allegany, MD. Can anyone guide >>>> me >>>> to a source for birth records in the Allegany, MD area for the period >>>> 1831-32. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Dave >>>> >>>> _________________________________________________________________ >>>> View photos of singles in your area. Click Here >>>> http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fdating%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fchannel%2Findex%2Easpx%3Ftrackingid%3D1046247&_t=773166080&_r=Hotmail_Endtext&_m=EXT >>>> >>>> ------------------------------- >>>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >>> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.9/1991 - Release Date: 03/09/09 > 07:14:00 > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

I used to get emails with Charles' submissions. Are they still being done? I don't get them now. ----- Original Message ----- From: "soulmate" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 8:25 AM Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 > No formal or legal birth and death records were kept in maryland until the > year 1895 or later era. Some early marriages are recorded at the > courthouse > in Allegany Co. Other statistical records can be found scanning > microfilmed > newpapers or check out our Allegany Co rootsweb website @ > http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdallegh/ Especially check out Charles > Oftens > excerpts from the Cumberland Times on this site. > > Linda > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John P Gerdeman Sr" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 6:20 AM > Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 > > >> Which family are you looking for so we may help you find any thing. >> >> John Gerdeman >> >> >> Am Montag, den 09.03.2009, 03:54 +1000 schrieb David Bromwich: >>> Hi list, >>> >>> >>> >>> I am from Australia and in the USA for the next 10 months. I am trying >>> to >>> track a family line that leads back to Allegany, MD. Can anyone guide me >>> to a source for birth records in the Allegany, MD area for the period >>> 1831-32. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> >>> >>> Dave >>> >>> _________________________________________________________________ >>> View photos of singles in your area. Click Here >>> http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fdating%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fchannel%2Findex%2Easpx%3Ftrackingid%3D1046247&_t=773166080&_r=Hotmail_Endtext&_m=EXT >>> >>> ------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >>> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >>> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message >> > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.9/1991 - Release Date: 03/09/09 07:14:00

No formal or legal birth and death records were kept in maryland until the year 1895 or later era. Some early marriages are recorded at the courthouse in Allegany Co. Other statistical records can be found scanning microfilmed newpapers or check out our Allegany Co rootsweb website @ http://rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mdallegh/ Especially check out Charles Oftens excerpts from the Cumberland Times on this site. Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "John P Gerdeman Sr" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 6:20 AM Subject: Re: [MDALLEGA] Birth records MD 1831-32 > Which family are you looking for so we may help you find any thing. > > John Gerdeman > > > Am Montag, den 09.03.2009, 03:54 +1000 schrieb David Bromwich: >> Hi list, >> >> >> >> I am from Australia and in the USA for the next 10 months. I am trying to >> track a family line that leads back to Allegany, MD. Can anyone guide me >> to a source for birth records in the Allegany, MD area for the period >> 1831-32. >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> Dave >> >> _________________________________________________________________ >> View photos of singles in your area. Click Here >> http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fdating%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fchannel%2Findex%2Easpx%3Ftrackingid%3D1046247&_t=773166080&_r=Hotmail_Endtext&_m=EXT >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >> [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >> quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hi list, I am from Australia and in the USA for the next 10 months. I am trying to track a family line that leads back to Allegany, MD. Can anyone guide me to a source for birth records in the Allegany, MD area for the period 1831-32. Thanks Dave _________________________________________________________________ View photos of singles in your area. Click Here http://a.ninemsn.com.au/b.aspx?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fdating%2Eninemsn%2Ecom%2Eau%2Fchannel%2Findex%2Easpx%3Ftrackingid%3D1046247&_t=773166080&_r=Hotmail_Endtext&_m=EXT

Someone contacted me this past week about researching the HARRIS surname. I cannot locate the message, would you please email me? [email protected] (and I thought I was getting better !! haha)