Three Men and a Garden: About an Antique Gelatin Silver Portrait
In this video, fine art photographer Keith Dotson examines a nice antique gelatin silver photograph from 1913
Illustrated Reference List of Logos for Historic Architectural Ironworks Companies
A reference list with photographs of logos from the many ironwork foundries that shaped the look of American main street storefronts in the late 1800s and early 1900s This blog …
Okaton and Cottonwood: A Photographic Visit to Two South Dakota ‘Ghost Towns’
Join fine art photographer Keith Dotson on a visit to two South Dakota "ghost towns" at Okaton and Cottonwood
Flipping through an Anonymous Family Photo Album from 1942
The Litle Tramp: I love this great snapshot of a little boy wearing a Charlie Chaplin costume -- even the makeup!
Vintage Negatives from Tulsa Found in Antique Shop
Any guesses as to the dates of these images? I love to dig through piles of old photographs at antique malls and estate sales. In this case, I found several …
Does this Antique Photo Show the Passaic River Flood of 1903?
Let’s research this 1903 photograph to see what we can learn Taken Oct. 12, 1903 I recently acquired this sepia-toned print mounted on a gray card. The condition isn’t great. …
Update on the Union Level Ghost Town: Two Buildings Demolished
Local history buff Jimmy Thompson witnessed the demolition and provided details March 12, 2024 — I received a message from Jimmy O. Thompson — the local historian of the Union …
Clearview, Oklahoma: Black and White Photographs and History
Join fine art photographer Keith Dotson for an abandoned places experience in Clearview, Oklahoma Follow along as Teena and I explore some of the historic ruins left in Clearview, Oklahoma, …
Antique Photo of a Spanish Soldier with a Personal Message on Back Dated 1923
This Spanish cabinet card portrait, dated 1923, features a Spanish military man in uniform having completed his first term of service This stunning cabinet card features a portrait of Spanish …