Historical Indulgences

ca. 1855, [portrait of a fisherman], William Edward Kilburn

via Luminous Lint, Private collection of W. & T. Bosshard, Courtesy of Carl Mautz Vintage Photography & Publishing

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   Wow, this is not what comes to mind when I think of a fisherman… But perhaps it should be!

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    great photo, lovely tints. tuesday-johnson:ca. 1855, [portrait of a fisherman], William Edward Kilburnvia Luminous Lint,...

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