tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post3814873966526335652..comments2024-03-04T06:12:38.695+13:00Comments on Photo-Sleuth: Sepia Saturday 186: Jack and Gill, a Christmas Pantomime?Brett Paynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-63494856036915618362013-07-24T12:18:24.587+12:002013-07-24T12:18:24.587+12:00The link to David's web site is in my referenc...The link to David's web site is in my references, if you want to visit it, and read between the lines.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-33830122840493849412013-07-24T12:16:36.084+12:002013-07-24T12:16:36.084+12:00Alright then...
Sniff!!
:(~Alright then... <br />Sniff!! <br />:(~Bruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-75823884665733237142013-07-24T08:49:46.975+12:002013-07-24T08:49:46.975+12:00Well yes, there is plenty more but, since the &quo...Well yes, there is plenty more but, since the "Jack & Gill" photo will shortly be on its way to this couple's great-grandson, I thought I'd leave it to him to tell that story.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-80583253124689168272013-07-24T04:56:08.910+12:002013-07-24T04:56:08.910+12:00That's it?!?
How unlikely form you.
What hap...That's it?!? <br />How unlikely form you. <br />What happened next? <br />Did he remarry? <br />What did the children become? <br />Any descendants still living? <br />I bet you're keeping the next chapter <br />for some other time... <br />Teaser!!! <br />;)~ <br />HUGZBruno Lalibertéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09607511642101907283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-14197073173566322362013-07-23T10:22:07.904+12:002013-07-23T10:22:07.904+12:00I suppose deaths in childbirth, either of the moth...I suppose deaths in childbirth, either of the mother or child, were far more common in the nineteenth century than they are now, but it still must have been a terrible shock to all. Thanks for taking the time to comment, Nancy.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-18415799753600324672013-07-23T10:17:22.908+12:002013-07-23T10:17:22.908+12:00What a sad story. They were such a happy fun-lovin...What a sad story. They were such a happy fun-loving couple. The marriage was probably very successful and then wham! she had to die so young. Not fair.<br />Great post, as usual.<br />Nancy<br />North County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-76853714316401361632013-07-23T08:06:05.429+12:002013-07-23T08:06:05.429+12:00Yes, I think you're right, except perhaps for ...Yes, I think you're right, except perhaps for pre-schoolers.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-31218934381231193042013-07-23T08:05:22.545+12:002013-07-23T08:05:22.545+12:00Thank you Mike. That is an interesting snippet th...Thank you Mike. That is an interesting snippet that I hadn't found, and may well have been the inspiration for the outfits. Yes, I noticed the gaiters - they are very similar to pictured in my <a href="http://photo-sleuth.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/sepia-saturday-170-gamekeeper.html" rel="nofollow">"Gamekeepers" article</a>.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-68664581005980576642013-07-23T08:03:11.482+12:002013-07-23T08:03:11.482+12:00I had no idea what you were talking about, but I d...I had no idea what you were talking about, but I did get there in the end. Yes, you may well be right.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-25046063413805623742013-07-23T06:20:31.333+12:002013-07-23T06:20:31.333+12:00I doubt many couples today would dress as Jack &am...I doubt many couples today would dress as Jack & Jill/Gill for a costume party. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-86625238351142816532013-07-23T01:04:25.904+12:002013-07-23T01:04:25.904+12:00I cannot help thinking that the umpire 'Hart-D...I cannot help thinking that the umpire 'Hart-Davis' will be an ancestor of one of my favourite TV doucumentary presenters on interesting topics, but who I have no seen of late.<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Hart-DavisNigel Aspdin (Derby, UK)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11287696605570389587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-77884127299489342622013-07-22T10:49:34.066+12:002013-07-22T10:49:34.066+12:00It's amazing how a pair of quotation marks can...It's amazing how a pair of quotation marks can transform a story! Your best research often comes from teasing out the thread in those little details. <br /><br />You may have found this already, but I looked up the "Jack & Gill" title in musicals101.com, and found a show by that name in 1866. But I like the idea of a young officer and his sweetheart dressing up for a costume ball. I like the Captain's gaiters too. A nice authentic touch.Mike Brubakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065245846262417519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-10565474779096368802013-07-22T10:35:45.641+12:002013-07-22T10:35:45.641+12:00Thanks.Thanks.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-41058587960235339962013-07-22T07:41:34.736+12:002013-07-22T07:41:34.736+12:00Another fine post. I always learn something new.Another fine post. I always learn something new.anyjazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319237414264543250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-52219156073121259092013-07-21T21:45:50.353+12:002013-07-21T21:45:50.353+12:00It's fortunate when they hold such important c...It's fortunate when they hold such important clues.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-22514519328965771092013-07-21T20:25:52.692+12:002013-07-21T20:25:52.692+12:00Another perfect example of an old photograph openi...Another perfect example of an old photograph opening a window into a fascinating personal story.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-49939418345331577042013-07-21T17:02:57.436+12:002013-07-21T17:02:57.436+12:00I have to presume that she died as a result of com...I have to presume that she died as a result of complications after child birth, but that may not have been the case. I found views of the cemetery where she's buried on Google Maps, but it's rather a neglected cemetery so I didn't include a shot of that.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-6780493660706044372013-07-21T17:01:03.869+12:002013-07-21T17:01:03.869+12:00That hadn't occurred to me - well spotted.That hadn't occurred to me - well spotted.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-19722381658256711882013-07-21T17:00:37.285+12:002013-07-21T17:00:37.285+12:00I was lucky with this one, but I have to say that ...I was lucky with this one, but I have to say that it is an amazing photograph to start with.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-69938474605839451332013-07-21T15:24:08.526+12:002013-07-21T15:24:08.526+12:00So sad, so many of those deaths that today never w...So sad, so many of those deaths that today never would have happened. Those were the days back then. You certainly pleased us again with your story and photos.21 Witshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071361755673253230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-77069763740694217822013-07-21T00:37:55.753+12:002013-07-21T00:37:55.753+12:00You tell us a story about Jack and Gill(Jill) and ...You tell us a story about Jack and Gill(Jill) and then rather ironically there are photos by David Hill.Bob Scotneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00662958579705940009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-72783102790919498982013-07-21T00:30:35.737+12:002013-07-21T00:30:35.737+12:00The stuff you dig up about a photo is amazing. Its...The stuff you dig up about a photo is amazing. Its a sad story.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-5971819756460446772013-07-20T21:13:05.779+12:002013-07-20T21:13:05.779+12:00Thanks very much.Thanks very much.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-56597671100762117682013-07-20T21:12:35.587+12:002013-07-20T21:12:35.587+12:00Thanks for visiting TSF.Thanks for visiting TSF.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4599702957095945938.post-89190423200690424422013-07-20T21:12:19.337+12:002013-07-20T21:12:19.337+12:00Thanks Lorraine.Thanks Lorraine.Brett Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706734864792449845noreply@blogger.com