My favorite fourth of July find is this photo.
A friend of mine rescued it from a dumpster at an estate sale a few years ago. I love this patriotic teen. What makes this photo so awesome is what she also pulled out of the dumpster with it.
The original hat and the jacket complete with tails! This outfit was created for a musical and is from the 1950s. It was found at the estate sale of a local music teacher...and somehow ended up in the dumpster. As you can see from my photo, my head (and my hair) is much bigger than the young man's in the original photo. He also had a better beard than me. The pants I'm wearing are from another estate sale - they have a matching blazer as well (and no I don't wear them...they are when I need that costumey outfit!)
Happy Fourth to all and be safe!
You are priceless! That is such a great costume and a great photo - who could have trashed THAT? Crazy! But, it couldn't have found a better home! Happy 4th of July!
What do your neighbors think of your photo shoots? ;o)
Posted by: Shara | July 02, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Oh geez Laurie, you had me laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes! I think those are the most awesome things anyone has ever found in a dumpster. Hands down! Who took the picture, and how many tries did it take? Did you both keep cracking up? You're so funny, girl, I love it!!
Have a safe and happy 4th!
Posted by: Carol | July 02, 2009 at 03:29 PM
You made my 4th! What a hoot! I can't imagine that someone put that in a dumpster. One of my favorite Santas was a dumpster rescue after an estate sale. Who are these people that just toss things away? I know, they are the ones with bare closets, empty shelves and money in the bank. I tend to think there is something wrong with them. :o)
Enjoy your 4th!
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | July 02, 2009 at 03:45 PM
That is the coolest thing I have seen in a while
Posted by: Angel Mc | July 02, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Laurie, when you emailed me I didn't know what to expect!!! What a hoot!!
Happy 4th.
Lynn
Posted by: Lynn | July 02, 2009 at 06:21 PM
Laurie...you are way too cool & such a patriotic gal that you are...you would make the music teacher proud...go ahead hold your head up high "Magpie Abe"...Hey I feel like busting out in song "I'm a Yankee Doodle Sweetheart - Yankee Doodle Doodle Die..........Uncle Sam - Born on the 4th of July!" Have a Blast of a Holiday!Have a honey of a night - sweet dreams! Grace & Peace 2 U Marlene :O)
P.S. - Mizz 4th of July will be showing an appearance on my blog on the 4th - in honor of my grandma, she will make you proud...
Posted by: Marlene | July 02, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Fun-Nee!
You're so crazy Laurie! Makes me want to run to The Goodwill store and find you some stirrup pants like he had so that you can really match his photo! I can't understand why people throw such cool things in the dumpster!
Have a great 4th!
Posted by: Michelle | July 02, 2009 at 08:07 PM
You are too funny! I love it!
Posted by: Kim | July 03, 2009 at 06:12 AM
I have to say you always bring a smile to my face. When I saw you in that outfit, well...pretty darn funny, you cracked me up!
It looks like you are ready for the 4th. I hope you have a wonderful day!
Debbie
Posted by: myshabbyroses | July 03, 2009 at 07:18 AM
oh my goodness what a LUCKY find! i am soooooooooooooooooooo GLAD you saved the outfit AND photo!!!! GREAT eye for COOL stuff! hehe Thank you so very much for sharing, it really makes me smile!! :D Have a HAPPY & safe Fourth! :)
Posted by: xashee | July 03, 2009 at 08:36 AM
You are so funny!! Just love visiting your blog. Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Ann | July 03, 2009 at 09:37 AM
This is hilarious! Can't believe the photo was with the outfit too!
Posted by: Kim G. | July 03, 2009 at 04:46 PM
That is an impressive photo, costume and story to boot! Happy Fourth!
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 03, 2009 at 06:09 PM
What a great photo!! The original AND the re-creation!
Happy Fourth of July!!
:)
~Becca~
Posted by: Becca | July 03, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Hilarious - you are cracking me up. I'm so glad I found your blog...you just make me smile (ane perhaps inspire me ti allow photo's to be taken when acting goofy). Love it - have a great weeken.
Posted by: Karina | July 05, 2009 at 08:15 AM
HAHAHHAAH...thanks for making me almost choke on my seltzer!!!!!!
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHA!!!
Love you!!!!
Posted by: jenny holiday | July 13, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Your right!! This is quite funny! Now I know what they were talking about on the comments.
The sad part is..no telling what in the world..people throw away..after a loved one dies!! It would make us sick I'm sure.
I'm glad this was rescued!!
Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham
Posted by: Cindy | June 24, 2010 at 01:51 PM