Judy's Photoblog
Bicentennial Ball
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 16 November 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
In 1776, no ... 1976, our town of Milford, Connecticut, celebrated their bicentennial with year-long events. The first one we were involved with was the costume ball, in the month of February. Mike had bought his tri-corn hat in Williamsburg, VA, during a family camping trip, so I proceeded to create the rest of his costume, and then my own as well. The photos are poor, but the event was absolutely wonderful! ... PS: All that hair is a wig! :D
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tyan from Singapore, Singapore
wow,Nana Judy you actually made the costumes!You should have taken part in the Project Runway of your times,i am sure you would have made a name for yourselves.I love the way you and beloved gaze at each other so lovingly.:)
16 Nov 2008 10:08am
@tyan: You're sweet, Ty ... some of the projects I tackled back then still amaze me. Fabrics were relatively inexpensive and I had the satisfaction of creating! Now I try to do it with my camera. *smile*
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Wow I didn't realize you were that old...lol sorry silly joke, wow I love this, the costume, the fun...this loving between you two, it's very wonderful :)
16 Nov 2008 10:47am
@Lorraine: Yeah ... "that old" ... thanks, Lorraine for your comment ... he was my handsome prince that night for sure!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
You look so cute and happy in your costumes, Judy!
16 Nov 2008 11:36am
@Michael Skorulski: It was like stepping back in time to see everyone in costume ... we had a wonderful time!
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
I like sundays...Judy !! wow you have made the costumes ..?? !! Bravo ! And great dreaming memory !
16 Nov 2008 12:18pm
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you very much, Marie ... I'm having a good time looking back on Sundays also!
Betty from New Jersey, United States
The costumes are amazing, Judy... bravo for the costumes! And you both look wonderful!
16 Nov 2008 12:31pm
@Betty: Even the children had costumes, so it was lots of family fun through the year!
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
I must congratulate you Maam on your use of the needle and thread,the officer gentleman seems to be very attentive,I hope he kept his musket at a safe distance..! Dangerous things muskets.! ;>))
16 Nov 2008 12:51pm
@Jeff: I think I was born with a needle in my hand; my maternal grandmother sewed and my mother did. At age five with my mother went next door for something to add to my Halloween costume and I decided to use her machine - drove the needle right through my index fingernail. Because I pulled back, the finder had to be lanced and the point of the needle removed. Even that didn't deter me from wanting to sew. By 14, I was making much of my own clothing. *smile*
MJ from Delaware, United States
What great memories... and you captured them so well...May God Bless the two of you
16 Nov 2008 1:35pm
@MJ: Thank you, MJ ... blessings to you also!
Chris from United States
great memories - it really looks like you guys had a good time (you can see it in your eyes).
I remember 1976 - I was in 6th grade!!!
16 Nov 2008 1:37pm
@Chris: Hi 'kiddo! We did have a good time, Chris ... we really did, and in '76 we had children of 15.5, 14 & 11! :D
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Now Mike... you are looking very handsome in your threads... hehehe... Judy... you look fine yourself... hehe
16 Nov 2008 2:12pm
@Fliss: I love your sense of humor ... okay, I'll spell it your way ... humour! ;D
@Veronelle: Thank you!
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
You are such a talented lady. Here I am sewing straight edges today on my sewing machine that hasn't been used for four years. Just doing some mending on my curtains. But enough about my curtains. This is such a sweet shot. Love the costumes that you created. Just beautiful. Another wonderful peek into your past. Thanks for sharing these special memories with us Judy.
16 Nov 2008 11:28pm
@Marion: Sorry I couldn't pop in to help you with your mending! It was such fun to make them ... and then to wear them. You'll see us in costume again but not quite so formal the next time. :D
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
The costumes look authentic to me, first class Judy. Hollywood is calling for a seamstress ;)
16 Nov 2008 11:52pm
@Observing: Thanks, Mike ..... you're too sweet!
Barbara from Florida, United States
I had a fond chuckle when I first saw this. What fun and fabulous memories. I immediately said I'll bet you made the costumes and sure enough. Incredible sewing Judy.
This is great sharing old memories with us.
17 Nov 2008 4:37am
@Barbara: You're slowly getting to know who I am, Barb. I know this is supposed to be about our current photography, but when I look back, I see how keen I was on photos all those many years ago. My mother died when I was 40 and I wondered just how many years Mike and I would have together. Now I'm celebrating this special year!
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
You made those costumes!?! Wow! Amazing! If you were only closer to me I would have some interesting projects for you, my friend! :)
Nice diptych. Great photos and when it comes to the "quality", makes them that much more real - from those times in history.... ;) Well done! I always look forward to the Sunday images (I enjoy them all, of course but I love to see the past......)
17 Nov 2008 5:24am
@Magda: I loved seeing Paige and Tara in their beautiful dresses, and it takes me back to making dresses for Bridget, some of them with smocking, which I loved doing. The younger two want more current styles, so that's a chapter closed. ;(
Thank you for your comment on the photos' "quality" ... as I know it can't compare to current ones.
@Eleftheria!: Yes, Sweetie ... I did, and it was a joyful time creating them! xo
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
That's what I need for my photos Judy! The "older" style in clothing.... I would love to have those dresses for my girls - you wouldn't be bored with me around! ;)
18 Nov 2008 7:51am
@Magda: Maybe you need to search for some 'vintage' clothing for them; I've seen some wonderful photos of young girls in off-white handkerchief linen dresses, done in sepia tones that were award-winning photographs! I made an 'old style' long dress for Bridget's Christening, way back in 1987 ... a labor of love! I wish I had a photo of it!
