Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
A woman seems to crack a small smile amid the chaos. This unidentified family made a full affair out of family photo day, complete with elaborate Edwardian hats, their large dog, and baby doll in a buggy.
In the early 1900s, having your portrait captured on film was a rare occurrence. Posing for a picture was an all out event, complete with dramatic staging and bright lights.
With all the excitement, you'd think people might smile once in a while. Aside from the occasional smirk, portraits of this era seem undeniably stoic. And there was good reason.
Many assume this is because the exposure time du...
