RAJAR PURCHASE No. 1 : WOMAN ON A DECKCHAIR
I have been at it again! Another day, another eBay purchase : accumulating more "junk" just at the time of life I should be divesting myself of worldly possessions. The purchase this time was a small collection of old photographs contained within a vintage "film and print wallet" bearing the name "Rajar". This is a famous name in terms of British photographic history, a pioneer in the production of photographic film and papers which eventually became part of the "Ilford" company.
The wallet, I suspect, dates from the mid 1920s, although the twenty-odd photos within it are an eclectic bunch. The fact that I don't know anything about them makes them even more interesting in terms of exploration. So with the photos in front of me I stand on the shores of a new and unexplored continent - or rather I sit in my deckchair enjoying the summer sun whilst sifting through the "Rajar Purchase".
Old photos in it, a new project for you. I like that photo "wallet".
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful purchase. I really admire the photo for its perfect visual quality. Classic shot that would be in a museum if all the great work could be placed there. Waling through history and researching it all the way.
ReplyDeleteThat women is not just sitting on a deckchair. I'm sure she's writing a holiday message on a postcard! Now if only you can find that postcard...
ReplyDeleteThe Rajar Purchase sounds like a land purchase scheme, like the Louisiana Purchase.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful hat! If you see one of them on eBay I'll have it please.
ReplyDeleteAnd what in the world is an anastigmatic lens?