Mathias

@mathias

I refuse to acknowledge that my body is aging rapidly while my maturity remains static. Previously an application developer for a few decades, plus some after that. 3/6/23 User #2,526

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Mathias@mathias· 18d

Three new (old) things acquired today for my pile in the corner of things to clean and catalog #Photography #Antiques #CrayonPortrait

Infant in an antique decorative metal oval bubble glass frame

Two rosy-cheeked siblings in an antique bubble glass frame

Young girl with blue bow & blue dress reading a book in an antique bubble glass frame

Mathias@mathias· 25d

The news is full of stories telling me to avoid lettuce to remain healthy. I know of ways to avoid that nasty lettuce. #Cyclospora #Lettuce

4 White Castle hamburgers, fries and a drink

Mathias@mathias· Jul 7

Curly Haired Woman In An Eastlake Frame (c. 1900 ish) An easy cleanup and document today #Antiques #Photography

Antique photograph of a woman in a decorative Eastlake style frame

Mathias@mathias· Jul 6

His home is a little rough, but he is still a handsome young man Today's cleanup and documentation task #Antiques #Photography

Cleft Chin Soldier In Antique Gold USA Bubble Glass Frame

Close up of Soldier's face still showing a little bit of the faded hand coloring

Mathias@mathias· Jul 5

Right eye (only) eyelashes were manually added by the portrait studio to this photograph Sometimes when documenting & cleaning old portraits in frames I spot odd things Today's cleanup task #Antiques #Photography

Face closeup showing that only the man's right eye has eyelashes that were manually added

Photo of a standing man wearing a uniform inside an antique gold decorative bubble glass frame

Mathias@mathias· Jul 3

Today's cleanup task Nathaniel and Mary Frances Moore of Kentucky Found as 3 loose pieces lying in the grass at a barn sale Removed surface dirt from frame and image, resealed with a new backboard, and new hanging hardware Should hopefully last for a few more years #Antiques #Photography

Antique photograph of a couple (c. 1910-20 ish) in a gold decorative oval bubble glass frame

Note taped onto the back of image:
Nathen Moore Born Oct 16 / 1840
Francis Moore Born Jan 23 / 1849
Mom Mother + Dad
Rose Thurber

Antique photograph of an old woman wearing glasses

Antique photograph of an old man with a beard

Mathias@mathias· Jun 29

A little flea market shopping today. Perhaps while I am stuck inside during the upcoming heat wave I can do some repair work to keep them alive for a few decades more. #Antiques #Photography

Photograph of a man with a little mustache in an antique bubble glass frame

Photograph of a teenager in an antique bubble glass frame

Photograph of a pair of newlyweds in an antique bubble glass frame

Photograph of a woman with curly hair in an antique Eastlake style frame

Mathias@mathias· Jun 23

This way

Mathias@mathias· May 14

They look good on some leaders 😊

Mathias@mathias· Apr 19

Whomever invented the butter pockets in waffles was a fricking genius IMHO

Cut up waffle pieces slathered with butter and maple syrup

Mathias@mathias· Apr 18

Military service or military academy uniform? Crayon portrait on canvas Need to do some simple edge repair on the frame. #Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography

Studio portrait of a young man in military attire, posed confidently with a distinguished air in a zebra wood frame.

Mathias@mathias· Mar 22

Brothers In Arms I wonder if they had 9 copies of this created I've never seen a crayon portrait with so many faces It seems like it should be in a museum One of my all time favs Should be easy for me to clean up and fix the corners #Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography #WWI #Army #WW1

Antique crayon portrait of nine WWI soldiers with their hands on each others shoulders dressed in their military uniforms

Mathias@mathias· Mar 19

Mustache Progression If he were around today, I suspect this man would have many stache selfies on his phone. Not yet cleaned up #Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography

Antique portrait in a bubble glass frame of a man wearing a warm fur hat with a medium mustache

Antique portrait in a bubble glass frame of a man with a large slightly grey mustache

Mathias@mathias· Mar 15

Fedex Shipping failure 😩 #Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait

A gold decorative antique bubble glass frame with cracked glass and pieces broken off

Mathias@mathias· Feb 25

Tackling something a bit more difficult Restoring a Priest's sick call (last rites) equipment box It may come out nice or looking like a amateur hack job So far I have not caused any major damage I like having a project #Antiques

An old piece of disintegrated cloth on top of the new replacement material

Mathias@mathias· Feb 20

A seasonal Fridays only meal that never disappoints Pepper & Egg Sandwich from Portillo's

A scrambled egg sandwich with large pieces of cooked green pepper on a very fresh french roll

Mathias@mathias· Feb 10

Sometimes your giraffe just wont budge #Photography #Smiski #Giraffe #Fujifilm #XPro2

A glow in the dark Smiski figure illuminated with a UV flashlight next to a small figure of giraffe

Mathias@mathias· Feb 5

Boxing Squirrels Tiny museums sometimes have the most interesting things. #Photography #Taxidermy #Museum #Antiques

Two stuffed squirrels posed as boxers in a tiny ring wearing boxing shorts

Mathias@mathias· Jan 28

Had the sledding hill all to myself this morning before the sun rose 20 second exposure #Photography #Winter #Snow

A pre-dawn picture of a 1860 windmill at the top of a snow covered slope where people go sledding in the winter

Mathias@mathias· Jan 26

An overhead drone panoramic photograph showing from where I took the photograph

Mathias@mathias· Jan 26

All alone in the cold outdoors #Photography #Snow #Cold

An overhead drone photograph of a snow covered the Black Hawk Statue which is a 48-foot (14.6 m) sculpture by Lorado Taft located in Lowden State Park, near the city of Oregon, Illinois

Mathias@mathias· Jan 25

The Farmer's Cadillac Byron Nuclear Plant On Left Horizon #Fujifilm #XT1 #Photography

A rusty old Cadillac partially covered in snow in front of an old barn

Mathias@mathias· Jan 24

I cleanup and resell old photos in frames as an odd hobby. Every time at flea markets older people tell me they have photos like that of their ancestors. I always tell them to write the names on the back because if their kids don't know who they are, I will be finding them in a thrift shop.

Antique crayon portrait of a young girl in a dress holding a large bouquet of flowers in an oval bubble glass frame.

Mathias@mathias· Jan 10

Continuing with my religious things to fix streak Trying to figure out if I have the skills to replace the purple lining A Catholic Priest's sick call box #Antiques

Top of a wooden box with decorative corners and a cross in the center

The inside of an antique Catholic Priest's sick call box containing a candle holder, cross that slides into the top of the candle holder, holy water bottle, small cup, and two plates.

Mathias@mathias· Jan 7

Taking a Shelfie #X-Pro2 #Smiski #Photography

Several small Smiski figures climbing on a miniature bookshelf

Mathias@mathias· Jan 3

Today's cleanup task I now almost have all the necessary tools ready for the next time I need to call a priest to give me my last rites I may need to go to Walmart for some candles and fresh Holy Water #Antiques

A hanging Catholic Sick Call Box (Viaticum) (after cleaning)

A hanging Catholic Sick Call Box (Viaticum) (before cleaning)

The storage area of a hanging Catholic Sick Call Box for the candle holders, Holy Water Bottle, Small Crucifix, and small silver plate

Mathias@mathias· Dec 31

Last cleanup task of the year. Probably the dirtiest I frame ever have ever purchased. Banged up bottom, but I still like it. So many nooks and crannies. #Antiques #Photography

Sepia crayon portrait of a couple in a very decorative antique gold frame. The man has a large droopy mustache. (after being cleaned)

Sepia crayon portrait of a couple in a very decorative antique gold frame. The man has a large droopy mustache. (before being cleaned)

Mathias@mathias· Dec 20

Today's Cleanup Task Hand Painted On Canvas Polish Wedding Keepsake June 2nd, 1934 #Antiques

Painted Keepsake dated June 2nd, 1934 in an antique ornate bronze & silver frame with a top crown molding (after cleaning)

Painted Keepsake dated June 2nd, 1934 in an antique ornate bronze & silver frame with a top crown molding (before cleaning)

Mathias@mathias· Dec 18

Today's cleanup task #CrayonPortrait #Photography #Antiques

Antique portrait of a child in an oval bubble glass frame (with some dirt wiped from the glass)

Antique portrait of a child holding a large bouquet of flowers in an oval bubble glass frame (before cleaning)

Mathias@mathias· Dec 16

Hopefully under several decades of much attic dirt there is something fun in this pile of frames I purchased At least it should keep me occupied for a few cold weather weeks #Photography #Antiques