Comments on: E. O. Hoppé’s Londoners

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 13:51:17 +0000

A couple days later…….I have continued to follow some links to further info about E. O.
Hoppe (go ahead – treat yourself!!!!) and discovered that he did a whole incredible series of theatrical portraits of the Ballet Russes performers. This is one of my enduring passions — and
the Hoppe portraits are incredibly evocative and quite meaningful. The Ballet Russe was an endeavor that brought together artistic people of that era; including artists, choreographers, designers, writers, graphics, performers, photographers …. everyone. These portraits really added to my wealth of knowledge and obsession. Thank you, GA!!!

By: Pamela Traves

Pamela Traves — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 23:29:41 +0000

What Lovely Vintage Pictures. Each Person is Very Special!!?????????

By: Christy S.

Christy S. — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 15:35:22 +0000

Oh my. Such intimate vignettes

By: Cherub

Cherub — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:52:20 +0000

I felt very touched by the photo of the 2 elderly ladies who were homeworkers, earning a pittance to survive. People sometimes don’t realise what hard lives people had before the introduction of the welfare state and things are often taken for granted.
The current pandemic situation has made me think more about how we should be grateful for even the smallest of things.

By: Linda Granfield

Linda Granfield — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:51:35 +0000

Exceptional! Thank you so very much for sharing these images.

I had a good giggle with Mrs./Mr. Marsden’s story, and would love to chat with that capped boy–“Oh, what became of you, young man?”

By: boudica redd

boudica redd — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 14:39:18 +0000

Bravo what a great a story from London’s past

By: Hilary

Hilary — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:57:03 +0000

Those lovley hands are grinding coffee beans – coffee break at the wash house?

By: paul loften

paul loften — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:21:03 +0000

Wonderful character portraits of an era with traces that we can still relate to. I am The Complete Letter Writer. At this very moment sitting on an old wooden crate in an empty room. Well it’s not that bad really I have a well-upholstered cushion between myself and the crate

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 13:14:16 +0000

When you’re a hopeless old-movie buff, you can never find the “off” button. As I looked through these amazing photos, I started “casting” them. Edna May Oliver, C. Aubrey Smith, etc. And — Alert the Wardrobe Department, and dust off the crepe!

However, no matter how atmospheric an old film is, nothing compares to REAL. These portraits radiate with pathos and humanity; introducing us to vivid characters with “life” written across every face. Goodness, even that young boy in his Pearlie get-up already seems to be an old soul.

Thank you for introducing us to this remarkable array of compelling folks.

By: Bernie

Bernie — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 12:31:56 +0000

Jill Wilson’s comment I second. Wonderful portraits; much more human and affective than most.