120 years

[Martin Jr.]

These pictures were somewhat moisture damaged around the sides especially, mostly on the man's picture which is painted on paper. The woman's picture is painted on some kind of shell material. I scanned these and touched them up. The originals are about 1 1/4 inch tall.
I haven't had much contact with the family at Wall, have met some of them. There is a Dale, son of Harold. Harold lived at Wasta.

 

[the_jersey_lilly_2000]

They may be a lil water damaged as you said, but still priceless just the same. The water damage itself probably just adds to the story those pictures could tell.

 

[efb]

Our place was purchased by my wifes folks in 1867. We still have the original bill of sale for some of it. It has been in continuous operation by the family since. We bought the first tractor that was ever used on it.

I have a neat side saddle that my Grandmother rode to her wedding in Kansas. It looks like new. Guess I should take a picture of it and try to post it.