It took me a while to find them in the old family albums, but here are two photos of my dad in his boyhood, first with a tricycle rather small for him, then a bicycle a bit big for him… I’m not sure exactly how old he was in either photo but he was born in 1931.
Great photos for this week's post!
ReplyDeleteWhat Splendid Photos! Your Dad Looks Very Proud of his bikes!
ReplyDeleteHe looks happy and very determined!
ReplyDeleteHA -- I was going to ask if Peter Miebies is your father. But I see he's been here already and will miss the fun of my asking. Your dad is dressed so spiffy, and those glasses are great. I like your photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful crisp focus in these photos. Your Dad looks like a happy young man. I'd love a pair of glasses like his.
ReplyDeleteI love those two photos! Fantastic.
ReplyDeleteA great response to this week's subject. I can still remenmber my tricycle. It meant so much to me when I was tiny.
ReplyDeleteI expect he 'grew into' the second bike! Bikes meant freedom when we were young!
ReplyDeleteA boy who is yet to grow into his hairstyle and his bike. Evocative photos, thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteThe quality and detail in the photographs is outstanding. You obviously had a gifted photographer in the family.
ReplyDeleteThe large bike looks like a girls' bike, so I am wondering whether he had an older sister.
ReplyDeleteMy dad had neither sisters nor brothers; and I have no evidence or memory of my grandmother ever using a bike. But I suppose it might have been bought as a family bike, and/or second hand. The photo must be from the WWII years, so no luxuries to be expected...
DeleteWharever happened to the bells that were on bikes years ago? Two fine photos for us to study. How narrow where the wheels on his tricycle.
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute! Love these pictures, Monica. Nice to see you here on Sepia Saturday.
ReplyDeleteKathy M.
Two excellent photos for the theme. Bicycles (and tricycles) offer that first taste of freedom, which is a universal joy no matter the decade or country.
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos of your father. I love his Harry Potter glasses.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Your dad is precious in these pictures. Love the glasses too.
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