Haystack Portrait
by Richovery

I can’t remember where I found this small photograph (4 x 2.75 “) and sadly there is no information on the reverse. I thought the photo had been taken against a haystack but there seems to be a roof, so perhaps a hay store or barn. The subjects are all smartly dressed and look very serious! I thought the gentlemen were holding canes until I scanned the image into the computer, they are holding clay pipes. From the pipes and the clothes the image probably dates from the early 19th century.
Amazing photograph.As you say they are very well dressed.I love the ladies hats! Interesting that the men are holding clay pipes,I also thought they were canes or walking sticks.Thanks for sharing this excellent find Richard.
Thank you. The ladies do look good in their hats. I reckon those pipes would fragile to carry around on an outing!