Here is what it says about Samuel in the Chester High School Annual Yearbook Class of 1921:
Since the time "Sam" arrived as a Freshie, he has had very little to say, but has allowed his artistic ability to speak for him instead. Many a time and oft have we seen dance posters in the corridors signed "Newsome," and indeed they received very favorable comment. Not only with the brush has "Sam" showed his skill, but with the pen he is equally successful, and his articles have often appeared in the Spectrum. "Sam" is the editor of the Science and Invention department of the Spectrum this year. It will indeed be a great honor to '21 to find the works of our "Sam" displayed in the Metropolitan Art Galleries some day. Go for it, "Sam;" your class wishes you great success.
Some day I shall paint to my heart's content,
With nothing to worry about but the rent;
I once "Newsome" great things - other than paint,
But there's none I like better, indeed there ain't!
In the far past, we had paintings of family members - most usually these were reserved for the well off. The era of modern photography began with the daguerreotype, in 1839. Since the advent of photo...