Thursday, February 15, 2018

15/Objects

My dad's extensive photographic legacy includes many of his parents' publicity stills, especially my grandfather's. A handsome operatic baritone, Harry Luckstone traveled around the country with the Aborn Opera Company. The New York Public Library's Digital Collection includes two photos of him. When I saw them, I couldn't resist ordering a gorgeous print of this one. It hangs over my piano.
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  1. SabineFebruary 15, 2018 at 11:36 AM

    I have no famous relatives. My grandmother insists a distant relative invented the revolving door. It seems a bit mundane to make up.

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    1. HelenFebruary 15, 2018 at 3:42 PM

      You really need to look into that. It seems like it merits a biography.

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    2. SabineFebruary 16, 2018 at 5:34 AM

      Alas, my grandmother and all her siblings are long gone.

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  2. SusanFebruary 15, 2018 at 1:05 PM

    Such a useful invention! There are many kinds of fame...

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  3. MaliFebruary 15, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    How fabulous!

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  4. HelenFebruary 15, 2018 at 3:44 PM

    Umm, is that a dead animal on his hat?

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  5. Kim HanniganFebruary 15, 2018 at 5:29 PM

    Amazing photograph!

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  6. SusanFebruary 15, 2018 at 5:48 PM

    Thanks, guys! Helen, I really, really hope it's feathers.

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