New find

I found this photograph in a new vintage shop in Afflecks Palace, Manchester. This was a rare, special find for me due to the fact that the subject of the photo has signed it with her name, Yvonne, and addressed it to a friend on the back. Not only does this add a name to a face from the past, but Yvonne dated the note so we know exactly when it was from.

Finds 20/02/2010.

I found this necklace at the weekend on a visit to 'Bygone Times' in Ecclestone. It's real silver, though I'm not sure if it's real Tiffany's... but I only paid as much as I would've for a silver chain of that weight anywhere, so either way I'm happy. On the same trip I picked up some 1950's copies of Woman's Weekly, a 1940's Amateur Photographer, and a 1950's Picture Post.

I also scored two beautiful Victorian photo albums.

 The large one is a photo album proper, whilst the smaller is a collection of carte-de-visite, and they are proving a great source of interest and mystery to me as I have no idea where they came from or who the images are of. 

They appeal to my imagination anyway.

All the best,
A.

Statement of Purpose

Hello Internets,

Nice to meet you.

I am hoping that Scavenger Hunt will gradually become a place for my findings, crafting, and photography... but progress on the blog will be slow at first, as I'm completing the final year of my PhD.
Hopefully, when I have adjusted to normal life again, updates will become more regular, as I will have spare time again (in the land of the thesis there is no spare time, only time you should be spending working).

All the Best,

Alison Jane.