Friday, March 13, 2009

3/14 Pink Saturday

Pink Saturday It’s Pink Saturday, hosted by Beverly at How Sweet the Sound. Be sure to visit Beverly's blog to see a complete list of all the participants in today's Pink Saturday. (clicking on picture will open a link to her site in a new window)

Today I am sharing a picture that has some faint pink shades in the cheeks….  of my maternal grandfather and great-grandmother. This picture was done in 1898, shortly after my grandfather was born. It is one of my favorite family photos!

Florence Freeman Nicholls and Robert Freeman Nicholls 1899

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96 comments:

  1. Victorian Garden GourmetMarch 13, 2009 at 10:43 PM

    Hi Susan,
    What a sweet photo! How neat to have those treasured family photos. It's like a window to the past.

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  2. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)March 13, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Breathtaking! Soooo sweet! Such a family treaure to have...gorgeous!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 13, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Oh, Susan, this is truly beautiful! Is it a pastel drawing of your relatives? Oh, I can see why it would be such a treasure.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia:0

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  4. KrisMarch 13, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    What a precious photo. I'm sure you treasure it and the family history.

    Have a Happy PS Day

    Kris

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  5. Glenda/MidSouthMarch 13, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    What a beautiful treasure!
    Glenda

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  6. Melissa MillerMarch 14, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    It's so lovely. :)

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  7. Tristan RobinMarch 14, 2009 at 12:13 AM

    How wonderful to have a piece of your family's history like that! - and that it's such a lovely one!

    hApPy PiNk SaTuRdAy!

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  8. Donna @ Party WishesMarch 14, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    What an amazing heirloom! So precious!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    What a wonderful family treasure! Dana

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  10. ♥Mimi♥March 14, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    An absolute treasure...priceless.

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  11. Four Paws and CoMarch 14, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Such a beautiful heirloom Susan! Happy Pink Saturday! ♥

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  12. kari and kijsaMarch 14, 2009 at 12:55 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  13. ClaudiaMarch 14, 2009 at 1:00 AM

    That picture is absolutely beautiful! What a treasure. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  14. alicesgMarch 14, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Wow the photo is so sentimental and beautiful. Happy Pink Saturday, Susan.

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  15. xinexMarch 14, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    Oh what a sweet picture! Aren't you lucky to have that in your pssession....Christine

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  16. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    You are so fortunate to have such a sweet photo. A true family treasure. :-)

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  17. Blondie's JournalMarch 14, 2009 at 1:59 AM

    Susan,

    This is just the most beautiful piece of artwork! You are so blessed to have it handed down to you...

    xoxo
    Janie

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  18. Irma's Rose CottageMarch 14, 2009 at 2:05 AM

    What a beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday!

    Hugs :)

    Irma

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  19. Chari at Happy To DesignMarch 14, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    Hi Susan...

    I'm so glad that you stopped by and took a peek at Beautiful Bunny...hehe! Thank you for your sweet comments!

    Well my friend, this photo/painting is absolutely gorgeous...what a treasure to have! When I first seen the picture, I really thought it was famous art...your Great-grandmother is really beautiful! You just never see photo/paintings like this today...what a blessing to have it!!!

    Have a super Saturday!
    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  20. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 3:43 AM

    The pink shades are so subtil in this picture. Perfect for a Happy Pink Saturday.

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  21. P.March 14, 2009 at 5:33 AM

    This is so beautiful!

    Alfazema

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  22. JennyMarch 14, 2009 at 7:17 AM

    What a beautiful picture to have of your family!!

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  23. Marjorie (Molly) SmithMarch 14, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Your photo is breath taking, How beautiful your GGM was. I can see the family likeness in you.
    Molly.

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  24. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMarch 14, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Happy Pink Day, Susan!
    What a precious photo! It is beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us and have a wonderful day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  25. ShirleyMarch 14, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    That photo is stunning. I thought it was a painting when I first looked at it. What a wonderful family treasure.

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  26. UnknownMarch 14, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    No wonder it is your favorite family photo. This is truly gorgeous, and those pink cheeks.
    Happy Pink Saturday, and thank you for coming to the Carnival.
    Karen

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  27. Domestic DesignerMarch 14, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    What a beautiful picture and what a wonderful treasure for you. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  28. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 14, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Susan, that is beautiful. What a treasure. laurie

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  29. Vintage To ChicMarch 14, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Susan, that is the most amazing print I have ever seen, you have a wonderful treasure.
    Hugs,
    Judy

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  30. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 14, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Oh what a gorgeous photo. It is just so moving, and how it shows the love of mother and child. What a treasure. Hugs, Marty

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  31. SmilingSallyMarch 14, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Now, THAT'S a real heirloom. Thanks for sharing. Happy Pink Saturday.

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  32. Marie De MarcoMarch 14, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    beautiful picture. looking at it i think of mary & jesus. thank you.
    marie

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  33. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! It's so unlike all the pictures they took back then. What a treasure.

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  34. UnknownMarch 14, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    What an heirloom! You must be so proud and I'm sure it's also beautifully framed.

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  35. SalmagundiMarch 14, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    That picture is a work of art! Just beautiful. Sally

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  36. Maude LynnMarch 14, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    what a gorgeous picture!

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  37. KathleenMarch 14, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    HI Susan, what a precious treasure. How fortunate you are to have this photo. Family, and family history are so important. Hope you have womdeful Saturday, hugs, Kathleen

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  38. ♥ KathyMarch 14, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    That's beautiful Susan ♥

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  39. sweetmemorymakingmomMarch 14, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Susan, Happy Pink Saturday! That is an amazing photo. Such a beautiful display of love. What a treasure for you to have! Thank you for stopping by my blog. I did get a late start today. Have a wonderful weekend. pink hugs, Ellen

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  40. KBeauMarch 14, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    That picture is so sweet. How wonderful to have such a family treasure.

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  41. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Happy Pink Saturday!

    This is truly a treasure! Thanks for sharing it.


    ~ Gabriela ~

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  42. My name is RietMarch 14, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    That is a beautiful picture. Happy pink saturday

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  43. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    awww, that's really sweet. i wouldn't have guessed it was a photo. it looks like a painting. thanks you for sharing this great family treasure. i feel like i was embraced with love just by looking at it.

    happy PS!

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  44. ~*~Patty SMarch 14, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    What an amazing and beautiful mother and child, even more special that it is of your ancestors! Thanks for sharing it. There is a Gothic Arches Sunday Challenge and this Sunday's theme is mother and child, just thought I'd mention that.
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  45. Nerissa AlfordMarch 14, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Amazing vintage picture! Thanks for sharing.
    Nerissa

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  46. Linda (Nina's Nest)March 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Susan, that reminds me of Madonna and Child. So very lovely! My grandfather was born in 1898 also, and my grandmother in 1899. Wow-the things they experienced in their lifetime - unbelievable! Linda

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  47. Dee LightMarch 14, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    Wow!! It's just wonderful.

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  48. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    This photo is so tender and sweet. It looks like an old photo that I have that had been "colorized" by a process that was developed years ago.

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  49. StephanieMarch 14, 2009 at 12:44 PM

    It's so peaceful. This is what "motherhood" looks like!!

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  50. TomarieMarch 14, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    What a beautiful photo!! Laura

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  51. MonicaMarch 14, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Oh Susan, this is so precious! So sweet...
    Thanks for sharing, and have a great pink w.e,
    Monica.

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  52. NancyMarch 14, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday! You are so lucky to have such a treasure.

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  53. Susan @ The Good Life!March 14, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Your family picture is beautiful!

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  54. Sit-N-ChatMarch 14, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    How fortunate you re to have such a treasure!!!!!! It is beautiful.

    My mom is much better today! Praise the Lord!

    Jennifer

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  55. pinkkandyMarch 14, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    oh, Susan I love that picture..it doesn't look real....that is the best time of our lives as Mothers well, to me it was.
    God Bless
    Kandy

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  56. Fifi FlowersMarch 14, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    That is a GORGEOUS photo... thanks for sharing!
    Happy PS!

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  57. JudithMarch 14, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    old photos are the best and yours is truly beautiful. I'm in the middle of scanning some stuff for my next post tomorrow and one scans is a photo of my grandparents. Take care, Judith

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  58. ChandyMarch 14, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Susan, that is just such a treasure! It is truly beautiful!

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  59. Marina CapanoMarch 14, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    just beautiful!Happy Pink Saturday!
    blessings

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  60. Bernice the HousewifeMarch 14, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    That is a lovely heritage photo. I love the way they put color on the photos back then. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  61. UnknownMarch 14, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    What an amazing photo to have!
    Happy Pink...Lorena

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  62. Amy @ Keep'n The SunnySideMarch 14, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Lovely family treasure.

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  63. Mermaids of the LakeMarch 14, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    Susan, what a beautiful, priceless photo. You are so fortunate to have that. Thank you for sharing.

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  64. Missy WertzMarch 14, 2009 at 4:14 PM

    Very pretty hand tinted photograph Susan. I know it is a treasure.

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  65. Susie JeffersonMarch 14, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    What a glorious photograph - aren't you lucky!

    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  66. Just MeMarch 14, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    What a wonderful priceless treasure!! Thanks for sharing and coming by to see me. Have a wonderful pink Saturday!

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  67. BettyMarch 14, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Oh how wonderful! It is not only a gorgeous picture but a precious, precious treasure.
    Happy pink Saturday♥

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  68. CocoMarch 14, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Susan! What a gorgeous painting. I too would treasure it. Lovely just lovely. Hugs, Bobbi Jo

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  69. imjacobsmomMarch 14, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday Susan, you are so fortunate to have this treasure! ~ Robyn

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  70. DawnMarch 14, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    That is so sweet and a very nice momento of your family. Happy PS!

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  71. UnknownMarch 14, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    What a gorgeous picture! It's a lovely piece of art, plus the family connection.

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  72. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 8:01 PM

    Susan, that photo is so special! What a treasure.

    Kathy b

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  73. JenniferMarch 14, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    That is so beautiful. How cool is it to have that kind of thing to hand down in the Family! Thank You for sharing!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Jennifer

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  74. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Such a precious treasure! Happy Pink Saturday Susan.

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  75. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous. It looks so beautiful, I can see why you would love this picture.

    Happy "Pink" cheeks and Saturday.

    Kris

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  76. AngelaMarch 14, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Absolutely Beautiful! What a Treasure you have. I love old pictures of family.
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Angela

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  77. Mo..."Mo's Cottage"March 14, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    What a wonderful bit of History....great photo and treasure...
    Hugs,
    Mo ;-)

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  78. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    DEAR SUSAN,
    that is the most beautiful picture...TALK ABOUT A MADONNA AND CHILD...I KNOW YOUR GREAT GRANDMOTHER must have looked like MARY. THAT IS JUST AWESOME....IF I WAS SO FORTUNATE TO HAVE SUCH A FAMILY HEIRLOOM I WOULD HAVE THE ORIGINAL SAVED IN FIRE PROOF...MOISTURE PROOF....ENCLOSURE AND HAVE A REPLICA HANGING...THAT IS FOR GENERATION UPON GENERATION.......OH HOW TRULY BLESSED YOU ARE.....IT MAKES ME CRY WITH JOY......BUT THEN I BUY PICTURES AT ESTATE SALES THAT NO ONE WANTS BECAUSE TO ME THEY ARE VALUABLE...MY FAMILY ON EITHER SIDE HAS NO SUCH FAMILY PHOTO.
    BLESSINGS
    THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING THAT BEAUTIFUL INHERITANCE
    debbie

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  79. ElyseMarch 14, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    wow! to actually have that and in such good condition is a real treasure!!!

    happy pink saturday to you! thanks for your sweet comments on my blog!

    xo

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  80. AnonymousMarch 14, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Susan,
    Beautiful picture...Happy Pink saturday...kathy

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  81. NancyMarch 15, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    It's stunning, Susan, absolutely stunning! One of the loveliest photos I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing it. Nancy

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  82. LorettaMarch 15, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    What an absolutely deilightful family photo! It's superb!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  83. KathyMarch 15, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Susan, this is absolutely beautiful! How lucky you are to have it. Gorgeous!
    xo...Kathy

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  84. CharMarch 15, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Your family picture is so beautiful I would want it hanging in every room of my house. You would never tire of it at all, Happy Pink Saturday, Char
    I post under the name someplace in thyme and not english cottage rose, I can't seem to find a way to change it.

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  85. JudiMarch 15, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Susan
    Thats is such a beautiful picture. She was so beautiful. It is so well done and would be such a treasure for you.
    thank you for sharing.
    Happy Belated Pink Saturday
    Judi

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  86. BetzieMarch 15, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    A treasure to behold and cherish!
    Will have to check out your WEdnesday outdoor post. :)

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  87. AnonymousMarch 15, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Susan, this is just absolutely exquisite - and so unusual. What a treasure for you.

    Happy Pink Saturday.

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  88. The Teacup CottageMarch 15, 2009 at 7:10 PM

    What a beautiful piece of art. Thank you for visiting my blog on my first "Pink Saturday" post.

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  89. ShirlMarch 15, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Hello, Happy Pink Saturday! Thank you so much for stopping by! Very pretty post.
    Bless you, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  90. fitty's pinky rose cottageMarch 15, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    Hi Susan, wow since 1898.. that is an antique picture! beautiful and precious!

    have a great week!
    fitty

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  91. CharMarch 15, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Susan, I am going to give it a try, thankyou so much, I will let you know if it works, Char

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  92. Light and VoicesMarch 15, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    How amazing that you have a photograph dated 1898. Such a treasure! Happy Pink Saturday on Sunday.
    Joyce

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  93. Stephanie ~ Angelic AccentsMarch 16, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    What an endearing photo!

    Happy PS a little late!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  94. Prim Rose Hill ©2008-2020March 16, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    Oh my gosh Susan! That's just breath-taking! Absolutely beautiful!
    Hope your Pink Saturday was wonderful!
    Hugs,
    Sheri

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  95. AnonymousMarch 18, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    I love this photo...it doesn't even look like a real photo. Happy belated p.s.
    God bless you, Sarah

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  96. Lady KatherineMarch 18, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    This photo is truely lovely! How wonderful to have such a lovely treasure! I wish I had one of my great grandmother! I would for sure blow it up and hang it on my parlor wall. Its beautiful!

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