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Post by Tricia on Oct 19, 2006 14:49:56 GMT -6
For some reason, this is probably my favorite shot of GAC ... perhaps it's because his face is hidden by the buffalo coat! Actually, I like the relaxed nature of the poses, particularly that of Custer. Taken from Swanson (page 57), this photo was snapped by Goff at Fort Abraham Lincoln--and the flooring seems to be similar to that in the Weir and Nina Tilford picture done by DF Barry. The plain background of the shots is on wheels.  Note the puppy in one of the Wadsworth sister's arms ... I wonder where Maggie is? Enjoy! --LMC (Diane--can you make this a bit smaller? I am not good at sizing these darn things) |
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Post by Diane Merkel on Oct 19, 2006 22:40:04 GMT -6
I think it's fine, Leyton. It's large enough to see clearly without blowing out the board. I'll resize it if you really would prefer it smaller.
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Post by elisabeth on Oct 25, 2006 9:11:24 GMT -6
The puppy looks rather similar in breed (or lack of) to the dog in the Nina-and-Libbie photo.
Leyton ... if you've got Swanson ... you couldn't post the photo of McDougall in drag, could you? I long to see that!
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Post by Tricia on Oct 26, 2006 16:36:55 GMT -6
Elisabeth--
Been tied up with my writing, but will post the pikkie tomorrow ... in all likelihood. Spouse has been teaching me a few things about photoshop.
BTW, I've also been reading a novel about Richard III's mistress--"A Rose For The Crown." It's quite pro-Richard, which could be a problem with those who take the Tudor approach to the last Plantagenet. Nice descriptions of 15th Century life--in the country and city. The POV tends to bounce around, so I'll be interested in seeing how the author--who is female--handles battles.
Regards,
LMC
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Post by elisabeth on Oct 27, 2006 1:31:37 GMT -6
Thanks, Leyton!
Sounds like an intriguing book. The Tudor propaganda machine was pretty effective, wasn't it! Will be interested to hear how the battle stuff works out; a lot of writers, of both genders, have trouble with that. (Bernard Cornwell's one of the best there, IMHO. Crystal clear -- you know exactly what's happening at every moment.) Hope you enjoy it.
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Post by markland on Oct 27, 2006 2:04:43 GMT -6
Thanks, Leyton! Sounds like an intriguing book. The Tudor propaganda machine was pretty effective, wasn't it! Will be interested to hear how the battle stuff works out; a lot of writers, of both genders, have trouble with that. (Bernard Cornwell's one of the best there, IMHO. Crystal clear -- you know exactly what's happening at every moment.) Hope you enjoy it. This is the wrong place to put it but what the heck!!! Elisabeth, you have always been a "favorite" but to mention Bernard Cornwall as a good author; well, you are in a special Hall of Fame! He & Michael Connelly are two authors I amost always buy without reading the cover of the book synopsis. Fido may live but Sharpe Rules! Just an opinion, Billy |
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Post by elisabeth on Oct 27, 2006 3:08:44 GMT -6
Thanks, Billy! Have you seen any of the TV Sharpe adaptations, by the way? They're all on DVD ... Very, very well done, I think.
There's another chap writing in a similar vein now, but cavalry (which is nice) -- Allan Mallinson. You'd probably enjoy him, too ...
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Post by custeralwaysstands on Dec 7, 2006 10:34:10 GMT -6
great pictures - GAC has the Indian fighter look from the Washita
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Post by Realbird on Dec 16, 2006 19:28:48 GMT -6
This is a photo I've never had the pleasure of seeing before. Thank you so much for you effort.
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Post by whitemanrunshim on Dec 30, 2006 17:20:12 GMT -6
Hello Leyton,
it is an very interesting photograph. They all are seeming to be far away with their thoughts...
Do you know something more about James Calhoun. I am still searching for some relationships to Silesia. Do you know something?
Best wishes and a happy new year
whitemanrunshim
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Post by rch on Dec 31, 2006 13:36:51 GMT -6
How solid is the Custer I. D. in this photo? Could it be W. W. Cooke instead?
rch
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Post by harpskiddie on Dec 31, 2006 14:27:16 GMT -6
The nose knows!!!
Gordie
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Post by rch on Dec 31, 2006 16:08:56 GMT -6
One may suppose from the nose in the pose that that nose in repose might delight in roses, but I don't knowses. It could be Cooke's.
rch
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Post by harpskiddie on Dec 31, 2006 18:21:02 GMT -6
Cooke was very much taller than Custer and Calhoun. Even given the inclination of the man in question, there is no doubt that he is not six or seven inches taller than Calhoun. Perhaps the fur collar makes you think of Cooke's rather large whiskers.
On the other hand, you could be right!!!!
Gordie
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Post by rch on Jan 3, 2007 13:18:58 GMT -6
Gordie
I don't think you can tell much about height from men sitting down. My brother is 6'1" and I'm 5'6," but sitting down I'm his equal. This is only partly due the over sized caboose I carry around.
You can tell from the angle of Calhoun's leg that he's sitting on a high chair. Custer/Cooke appears to be sitting on the arm of the lady's chair; this indelicate position haply explaining the ladies downcast eyes.
The shadow cast by the slightly upturned collar is a problem. The shadow and Custer's mustache would obscure his face, but a little more of the chest and coat seems to be in the dark than the available lighjt might permit.
Aside from that, I'm always skeptical of photos that turn up which you would have thought might have been in the Battlefield collection of photos received from Mrs. Custer.
rch
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