Historical Indulgences

ca. 1860-70’s, [ambrotype portrait of a fireman in uniform]

via Be-Hold Fine Photographs

• July 17 2012 | 45 Notes - Read More →
• Tags: vintagehistoryportraitambrotypeuniformhairfireman

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    WHY DON”T FIREMEN WEAR BLUSH ANYMORE?

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