Photo of the day

The photograph below was probably taken sometime in the mid- to late 1940s. If anyone has insight into whether Grandpa and Grandma are younger than, the same age as, or older than they are in the photo here, which is provisionally dated to 1946, please speak up.

Several things catch my eye in the background of this photograph.

1. The Lushton farmhouse still has wood siding, so this picture was taken before the slate siding was installed.


2. This photograph offers a great view of the trellis that Grandpa built, a testimony to his gift and skill as a carpenter and woodworker. Not only did he curve the arch perfectly over the top, but he cut the slats in the gate so that they continue the bottom half of the curve.

It would be nice to collect and share photographs of some of the things that Grandpa made, such as the inlaid chess set or one of his clocks. We could create our own Chris Buller Virtual Museum, where photographs of his handiwork are kept on permanent display. Anyone interested?

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One final question: Can anyone say how tall Grandpa was? A kid’s perspective is not that accurate, and I find myself wondering as I look at these old pictures just how tall he was.