#retro chicago

[chicagoinapastlife]

The ladies of Hull House (part 1, as I have many images of these woman and did not have time to sort them today). In the second photo, my mother is the tall woman in white. I went to preschool for the ‘88-’89 season at Hull House and she helped as a volunteer.

[chicagoinapastlife]

Wondering about who the woman in the top photo was, I realized that she was also in one of my favorite photos with my mother and I (it looks like an advertisement for the Fotomat they worked at!) I do not know her name unfortunately, but she has a wonderful sense of style.

Edit: My mom has confirmed that her name is Denise Wright.

[chicagoinapastlife]

Mom worked at a Fotomat around the time I was born. The first photo has on the back: Sitting L - R: Shirley Liner (or Ciner), Mary Emehizer. Standing L-R: Boo Thompson (skips to next to last person) Glenn Forchione. The second photo is me, artist at work and probably not even 2 years old, standing next to me must be Mr. Forchione.

[whatismcm]

Astonishing Eames Mid Century Modern LaFonda Marble Table for Herman Miller (U.S.A., 1960s) by Kinzco on Flickr.