Thread: Old Black & White Photos

My great grandmother 1883;



My great, great grandfather 1849; I use his Wade & Butcher, that he obtained from his father:

Originally Posted by Hirlau

My great, great grandfather 1849; I use his Wade & Butcher, that he obtained from his father

Great pic! very cool! got any pics of that W & B ?

Yes, it's in my Profile section, in one of my albums there. I have like 4 or 5 albums there.

I had Max clean the blade for me a few years ago. All original.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

Yes, it's in my Profile section, in one of my albums there. I have like 4 or 5 albums there.

I had Max clean the blade for me a few years ago. All original.

Very nice! and a great family heirloom. 1820 WOW!
Link to the razor:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/membe...e-butcher.html

My guess is at probably closer to 1826-1830, his father would have been in his early 20's, shaving age, at about those years.
My grandfather above, died young, age 40 years.

My grandmother above lived to 91 years.

Originally Posted by Hirlau

My guess is at probably closer to 1826-1830, his father would have been in his early 20's, shaving age, at about those years.
My grandfather above, died young, age 40 years.

My grandmother above lived to 91 years.

Fantastic! i sure hope that there is a young Hirlau that will be gifted this family heirloom! And thanks for sharing this great family history with us.

Yes, it will go to my son, in the avatar photo. He will start on DE razors in about a year. I can only hope that he uses the straight when he gets older.