This is my dad at age 18, shortly before mustering out for the Army, circa 1951. This shot was taken in the family living room in Troy, NY. Dad's smoking a pipe (probably my grandfather's) and is wearing an ascot, a robe, striped silk socks, and is surrounded by the 'finest' literature at that time - Reader's Digest condensed editions (again, my grandfather's). Just for the record, my family was not wealthy, but was in the apparel business - so everyone was well-dressed and well-shod, if nothing else. It's weird for me to look at this photo, and think of my Dad presently, still sitting in an easy chair, at age 76, still reading books, still wearing his robe. View full size.
This is my dad at age 18, shortly before mustering out for the Army, circa 1951. This shot was taken in the family living room in Troy, NY. Dad's smoking a pipe (probably my grandfather's) and is wearing an ascot, a robe, striped silk socks, and is surrounded by the 'finest' literature at that time - Reader's Digest condensed editions (again, my grandfather's). Just for the record, my family was not wealthy, but was in the apparel business - so everyone was well-dressed and well-shod, if nothing else. It's weird for me to look at this photo, and think of my Dad presently, still sitting in an easy chair, at age 76, still reading books, still wearing his robe. | Click image for Comments. | Home | Browse All Photos