Girl with Stocking on Christmas Eve
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Girl with Stocking on Christmas Eve
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AncientFaces
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01/11/2012
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AncientFaces
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12/24/2015
This 1901 photo shows a scene from the iconic lines "The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there." - Clement Clarke Moore or Henry Livingston Jr, 1823
From all of us at AncientFaces, we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
From all of us at AncientFaces, we wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
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Seems a little airish in the area of her backside...but it's an excellent photo...
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She'll get a terrible chill on her kidneys. Unless she gets a cardie for Christmas.
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I don't understand why she doesn't have any underwear on . . .I don't like the photo.
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Charlotte Mack Bet you think it's pornographic..Right?..Cheeesh!
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No, but I think the photo would be better if she had on underwear. You can bet that someone with a wicked mind will find it too enjoyable.
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Someone with a "wicked mind" will have one whether they see this picture or not..
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Bon Pasco to Ancient Faces! Many warm greetings from Aruba, Dutch Caribbean and keep up the excellent job that you are doing!
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Thank you for Sharing this. Here I Live in Connecticut and I love it so Cute Thank you so much. Wishing you and Your Merry Christmas
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Hopefully you Enjoy Today. Thank you for your Reply Back.
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I have this picture hanging on my wall. Now I know a little more about it!
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yours looks to be an original - more detail with the tree and fireplace
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yes, it is circa 1900 and belonged to my grandmother. I think the frame is original, but no real way to tell.
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It's never been out of the frame to my knowledge.
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You need to go on Antiques Roadshow with your picture*
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I love this photo...there is nothing like vintage photos to remind us of the enjoyment so many had with so little. I always say I was born in the wrong era. Thank you for sharing this.
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I don't like it either . . .it would have been cute if she had on underwear. Thanks for reporting it.
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Not liking it is one thing, but I'm still genuinely interested why such an innocent picture, taken so long ago, would warrant being reported?
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It's because pedophiles get pleasure from seeing these pics.
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I'd love to see the evidence for this being the case. Personally I think they'd be on Google rather than Ancient Faces! And surely it's better to keep innocent images like this totally normal rather than making them into some sort of taboo? But I also respect your views, and will leave it to Facebook to judge.
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There were professional photographers who set up and photographed scenes and sold their work back then, just as they do now. I imagine there are many copies of this image still gracing walls today. Beautifully nostalgic and sweet pic. Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas!
Kenneth Wilkinson
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12/28/2015
for it's time this was a very daring and wonderful shot, so well done. Way too much talent for ammeter hour..
Cindy Roll
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12/24/2017
Merry Christmas! Thank you for the work you do. :)
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Samantha Rocha guess baby butts have always been adorable lol
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It is a great picture, but if that were a modern day photo the parents would be reported for neglect and a visit from CPS would be in order.
Mansour Baban
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You're the one with your mind in the gutter! Everybody else see it as just a child warning up to the heat! smh!
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I think its cute. But there are a whole lot of perverts out there.
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You must know from experience Sue Goessl Preston! Aways someone raining on the parade! smh!
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Considering the picture appears to be from 1901 and that child is probably no longer alive I’m not sure how it hurts. Wouldn’t post a current one though.
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with this photo! The only thing inexcusable, is your disparaging comment, for something so sweet. I do hope the warmth of this holiday season melts your cold heart.
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You know before I started reading the comments I thought, someone is going to make an idiotic comment about this cute little girl. Well I wasn't disappointed
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Koleen Starkey Took the words right out of my mouth....haha....i've known kids that run around buck naked....this is cute as can be.....
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I wouldn't want a pervert seeing this picture but I see some of you have no problem with it at all, idiots
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My mom's side of the family is Swedish (and still lives in Sweden) and she instilled in me lots of Swedish heritage and traditions which has made me who I am today. My dad's side of the family is German and Irish and the most likely the side of the family I get all my freckles from. Family is so important, and welcome everyone to discover more about them, their history, and share about their loved ones who make up the history of who we are!
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