Friday, 20 January 2012

Sorry, Not Sepia!

But, here's a black and white version instead. It's Christmas 1968, and my small niece, in her dressing gown and sleep suit, is getting my Mum (her Granny) to sort out her doll and pram for her. Still in its box at the front of the picture is one of those 'magic' feeding bottles which appear to empty as the 'baby' gets fed. I imagine the photo was taken by my brother in the morning, for there's a carpet sweeper in evidence, and Mum is wearing a nylon overall that I'm sure would have been discarded if it had been later in the day.
Before I started looking through my collection for Sepia Saturday's request for doll related pictures, I didn't think I'd be able to find any, so thanks again to my Bro for supplying me with this one!
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30 comments:

  1. mutti20 January 2012 at 22:05

    Do you know that doll is still played with? Its knitted clothes are still perfect and she has been enjoyed by the children of that little toddler as well as many visitors to our home.

    ps She has also emigrated to the other side of the world.

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  2. Jinksy20 January 2012 at 22:55

    Isn't that nice to know? LOL

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  3. Maggie May20 January 2012 at 23:03

    That photo is packed with memories and had me remembering things too..... just by looking at that photo.
    Maggie X

    Nuts in May

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  4. Wendy20 January 2012 at 23:07

    Those magic feeding bottles were really something! Cute photo made even better with comments from those who know the doll first hand.

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  5. Susan Scheid21 January 2012 at 00:00

    Maybe not sepia, but adorable, nonetheless.

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  6. Who Were They?21 January 2012 at 00:07

    My daughter loves those magic feeding bottles and has a couple. They are still as fascinating today as they were back then.

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  7. Stella Jones21 January 2012 at 00:44

    What a delightful photo. The doll is gorgeous, but not quite as gorgeous as your niece.

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  8. chiccoreal21 January 2012 at 01:29

    Adorable!

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  9. Christine H.21 January 2012 at 01:58

    And it looks as if your niece is wearing footie pajamas. I love the way she's holding her hands too.

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  10. Coloring Outside the Lines21 January 2012 at 02:28

    Oh, I remember those bottles..just more "reality" for us girls. This photo brought back memories of my sister and I and our dolls.

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  11. Hilary21 January 2012 at 05:35

    Wonderful photo.. she looks so uncertain about handling that doll. I bet she was figuring that the bottle had to come out... somewhere. ;)

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  12. Carolina21 January 2012 at 07:59

    I like photos that tell a story, and this one tells a lovely story. And it brought back memories for my too. I'm certain my grandmother had the same nylon overall ;-) The way your little niece is holding her hands... what a fun photo.
    And isn't it great that that same doll is still being played with?
    Who cares it's not sepia!

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  13. Little Nell21 January 2012 at 13:38

    She’s striking exctly the pose my grandaughter does when she says “Ta da!”

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  14. Postcardy21 January 2012 at 14:02

    That is a cute pose. I hadn't heard of those magic bottles before.

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  15. Kristin21 January 2012 at 14:45

    Your little niece looks like her doll and buggy just got tipped over and she's just too flustered to put it back together. Luckily your mother was there to do it. I hadn't thought about those bottles in decades. I still wonder how they worked.

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  16. tony21 January 2012 at 17:00

    Her Carriage Awaits!

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  17. Doctor FTSE21 January 2012 at 18:02

    You've got some lovely pictures. This one's a gem!

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  18. Ann21 January 2012 at 18:06

    I remember those baby bottles. Had a few of them. A wonderful photo! A slice of life in one kodak moment.

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  19. SmitoniusAndSonata21 January 2012 at 18:25

    The magic of an unposed family Christmas .... I expect your mother's overall was whisked off to reveal a splendid dress for Christmas Lunch !

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  20. Bob Scotney21 January 2012 at 18:58

    This looks like a 'not like that Auntie' pose.

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  21. Jinksy21 January 2012 at 19:02

    Bob Scotney - no Auntie in sight! That was a Granny (my Mum) and her first granddaughter, my niece..

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  22. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy21 January 2012 at 21:28

    Jinksy, this is such an excellent photo that tells a story as it captures an important moment in time. I love how her arms are up in the air in anticipation, and how your Mum is so thoughtful.

    God bless,

    Kathy M.

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  23. Jackie22 January 2012 at 07:55

    What a lovely photo of your niece and her Granny. Your Mom looks so sweet and gentle, and I love the look and stance of your little niece. It's a terrific photo filled with many memories. I agree with Maggie. I has me remembering things from this era, too! I love this!!!
    Hugs and love,
    Jackie

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  24. Alan Burnett22 January 2012 at 08:07

    Well you did find one, and a fine one at that. And, as I have always said, "sepia is a state of mind".

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  25. Anonymous22 January 2012 at 12:04

    A very cute photo - the little one's dressing gown looks cosy. I love the way she has her hands up :-) Jo

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  26. Mike Brubaker23 January 2012 at 02:02

    Alan is right, Sepia is a state of mind and this was a perfect fit.

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  27. Tattered and Lost23 January 2012 at 06:42

    Oh, I had forgotten about those magic baby bottles. Now you have me wondering whatever became of mine.

    Love the joy she has with her arms in the air.

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  28. North County Film Club25 January 2012 at 21:01

    Such a darling photo. You can just feel the joy...almost as if you were there.
    Barbara

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  29. Linda28 January 2012 at 22:37

    Delightful photo. Joy is definitely the word.

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  30. Bruno Laliberté31 January 2012 at 00:35

    Lucky for you to have siblings!!
    Great pic though. So natural!!
    :)~
    HUGZ

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