This photo of a Russian ice cream vendor in Helsinki in 1898 - here with my partial coloration - is not known. The original image is in the Helsinki city museum collection (N5931).
Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases, poverty .... The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel depressed and weary. This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and enjoy in life ...
Monday, 6 May 2019
Sunday, 5 May 2019
Bread delivery truck in Helsinki in the early 20th century
The K.M. Brondin bakery delivery truck in Helsinki in the 1910´s. The picture - here with my partial colorization - is by Eric Sundström. The original is in the Helsinki city museum collection (N30303).