The family history - Villingen and the German cousins
Sepia-toned photograph of a man and woman standing in front of a wooden fence/gates with a building in the background. Mid-20th century clothing. The text discusses the history of a family butcher shop in Germany.
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What the page says
The history of the butcher shop in Germany was quite intriguing. The shop didn't go the eldest brother as it should. After WWII the eldest brother had had enough of Germany and he wanted to get out of the country. He had been a gunner and just didn't want anymore of it. He gave it away.
His first wife had died and the second wife was pushing, etc. This bloke was my father's generation, just one step away. At the end there was a bit of push and shove; the second brother got the shop. The butcher shop is in Villingen and has been in the family for over 200 years now.
Places: Villingen, Germany
Interesting facts
Sepia is a choice, not age. Sepia prints were toned on purpose, by replacing the silver image with a more stable compound. It made prints last longer and look warmer. A brown photograph is often better preserved than a grey one of the same year, not more faded.
