Welcome to John's Island
Those of you who have followed us for a while will know that we collect Yellowstone National Park memorabilia. Postcards, books, brochures, stereo views, and even a few lantern slides. In the early 1900s tour companies were trying to attract tourists to the Park. They hired professional photographers to snap views in the park. The photos were made into glass lantern slides which were the precursor to film slides. Lantern slides got their name the device, known as a Magic Lantern, that was used to project the image onto a screen. The tour companies put on presentations where potential tourists were treated to slide shows featuring the wonders of Yellowstone. We selected three of our lantern slides to share below.
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Camping in Yellowstone National Park
Can you guess the year? |
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A tourist looking into Beehive Geyser
Yellowstone National Park
Getting this close is no longer allowed and, really,
not too smart. |
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Picture from the web showing Beehive in eruption in 2013
Note tourists on bridge behind ... as close as they can get. |
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1936 White Motor Company Tour Busses
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel |
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Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel as it appears today.
Photo from the web. |
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| The same three slides on the light box. |
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| To give you an idea of the size. |
Read more about
Magic Lantern and slides
Something newer ...
Out for a walk last Sunday, February 4th ...
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Note the moss on top of the sidewalk wall.
On the other hand ... blue skies and mild temps prevailed! |
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| We think the neighbor's dog wanted to go along. |
Love critters? We do and so we're linking up with Eileen's
Saturday's Critters. Thanks to Eileen for hosting the link up.
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Our first spotting of daffodils blooming.
This seems early! |
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| Early little bloomers in the neighborhood. |
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We didn't see the bee until reviewing
our photos. |
Sky Watch
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February 4th 5:15 PM
Looking over Puget Sound to the West
Tallest peak - The Brothers, Olympic Mountain Range |
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| February 4th 4:42 PM |
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| February 4th 5:11 PM |
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| January 30th 4:47 PM |
Linking up with
Skywatch Friday Thanks to Yogi for hosting the link up.
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Last colorful glimpse ... Feb 4th 5:36 PM
Dark clouds above but clearing in the far west
created a colorful sunset. |
Just yesterday ...
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February 10th 7:33 AM
Morning sun just beginning to illuminate the Olympic Mountains
Mostly clear skies ... nice day ahead. |
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February 10th 5:21 PM
Sun peeking below clouds portends colorful sky to come. |
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February 10th 5:29 PM
More spectacular than anticipated! |
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February 10th 5:36 PM
Red sky at night ...
Beautiful end to a beautiful day! |
Ship Watch
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Hapag-Lloyd Ulsan Express
February 2nd 3:27 PM |
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OOCL Vancouver
January 27th 7:32 AM |
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| February 4th 5:11 PM |
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January 30th 5:04 PM
Commuters passing at twilight.
Ferries crossing Puget Sound |
Postcards for the Weekend
This week's theme at
Postcards for the Weekend is "Love/Lovely." We think we found a card in our collection to share. Let us know what you think. Thanks to Maria for hosting the link up.
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The Social Call by Bell Telephone
Guessing publication 1920, plus or minus a few years.
Wiki says candlestick phones 1890s to 1940 |
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Back of the unused card.
One cent postage. |
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Publisher's logo enlarged.
American Telephone & Telegraph
(Yes, AT&T) |
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| Signed by artist Bert Reneuf |
Thanks for stopping by John's Island.
