Looking at these photos I realized that my Mom was amazing, being a seamstress in Paris before she married Pop, she had talent, skill and incredible energy.
My sisters had great clothes and lots of them; I even had some pretty great outfits.
Mom was the busiest person I have ever met, she worked in the store, cooked and sewed and probably did a million other things I did not know about. We were well-dressed kids, Mom and Pop were sharp as well.
Every outfit we had, Mom made. I remember, I was about 12 or 13 and pegged pants were big, she made me a pair and even added pistol pockets (flaps on the back pockets shaped like pistols) very cool at the time, would probably be pretty cool now. I am sure my love of clothes comes from Mom.
These photos are all taken in the early and mid thirties, there is no doubt in my mind, we were the best-dressed kids around.
Maybe my attraction to country and western music comes from my Greek cowboy outfit Mom made for me…love that shirt.
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Great picts it look like you were the best dressed kids.
ReplyDeleteMust be where I get my love of clotes from too- although often you wouldn't know it...
ReplyDeletewhat great photos. if you shaved I bet you'd look the same. You really look like you enjoyed being posed. Haha.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize your mom made all the clothes. Amazing. quite a gal.
Serious pout, though. Maybe you weren't so keen on the outfits at the time?
ReplyDeleteMy sisters held me in place...hence the pout
ReplyDeleteI love these photos! You had to be the best dressed kids in Coney Island!
ReplyDeleteThe first one has always been a favorite of mine, probably taken around 1939. Your sisters said you just didn't want to stay put so they are each holding you still. A lovable handful... Your trademark pout is priceless.
ReplyDeletewhich one is Fevie?
ReplyDeleteMaria, Fevy was the younger of the two, was always a real beauty.
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