My dad as a baby
On the back of this picture, someone has written "Harry, 4 months old," which means it is from December 1916. When I was a little girl and came across this photo, I could not believe that
My Dad was
WEARING A DRESS! But my mother would point out every time she saw this, that it looked just like my dad, and it to be honest, it was a classic Dad pose - this is how he would sit when leaning against a bar ...
Have a good Labor Day weekend, and should you find yourself leaning against a bar, have one for my dad!
Great picture, would you not give anything to have that dress.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday,
Meredith
What a lovely old photo! It looks very similar to one I have of my grandad ... just add long blonde ringlets. Yeah, it increased the "girl" jokes.
ReplyDeleteWonder if it was his christening photo?
ReplyDeleteI have my family's christening gown, lace and all, worn by male and female alike. I wonder if my cousin's kids will ever get married and have babies ... and want the gown?
Yes, it was common for boys even as old as 4/5 to wear dresses.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have added your father's full name to the back of the photo so future generations will know who "Harry" was.
Bridget- In those days, it was hard to tell girls from boys, because up until a certain age, they dressed them the same.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Dad!