ca. 1860-1890, [tintype of a gentleman in a top hat with a high heel, boot-shaped glass of beer] via Remains to Be Seen Gallery

ca. 1860-1890, [tintype of a gentleman in a top hat with a high heel, boot-shaped glass of beer]

via Remains to Be Seen Gallery

ca. 1888-92, [Three men holding beer mugs], John Serdinko via the Southern Methodist University, Lawrence T. Jones III Texas Photography Collection

ca. 1888-92, [Three men holding beer mugs], John Serdinko

via the Southern Methodist University, Lawrence T. Jones III Texas Photography Collection

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This blog is a collection of photographs and ephemera focused mainly within the curious and often misunderstood realm of 19th century America. I have a soft spot for all things silly, antiquated, macabre, and grotesque. The content is from a variety of collections; public, academic, and private. In addition, there's an occasional emphasis on Ulysses S Grant and the Civil War, as well.

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