Teacher's Pet?

What an adorable photo for my 40th post since I started this blog back in August 2008! I actually picked up this image today at an antique shop in Ipswich, Massachusetts, where I spent my formative years as a young student. It is fairly obvious that this cute little kid's mother must have made sure he had his best suit of wool clothes on, and the ruffled collar/handkerchief is hilarious. One wonders if he hated it or was teased by his friends. The cap in his right hand and book in his left only adds to the pure charm of this photo from the late 19th century, which was taken at "Reed's Studio, 72 Market Street, Lynn." This would of course be Lynn, Mass. where both of my parents grew up and ironically my late aunt Diane was a teacher for more than thirty years! I apologize for the lack of posts lately but I will try my best to do better in the coming weeks. Thanks for stopping by!