Mathias
@mathias.bsky.social
I refuse to acknowledge that my body is aging rapidly while my maturity remains static.
Previously an application developer for a few decades, plus some after that. 3/6/23
User #2,526
Previously an application developer for a few decades, plus some after that. 3/6/23
User #2,526
100+ years later he cleans up quite nicely
Today's cleanup task
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
Today's cleanup task
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
100+ years later he cleans up quite nicely
Today's cleanup task
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
Today's cleanup task
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Have you ever looked at something really stupid and thought "I need to buy that!"
October 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Have you ever looked at something really stupid and thought "I need to buy that!"
Computers are getting amazing.
Using a B&W picture of my mommy from long long ago before I was born.
#NanoBanana #Firefly
Animated version of the image below
youtu.be/_OOlapgkZ2Q
Using a B&W picture of my mommy from long long ago before I was born.
#NanoBanana #Firefly
Animated version of the image below
youtu.be/_OOlapgkZ2Q
October 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Computers are getting amazing.
Using a B&W picture of my mommy from long long ago before I was born.
#NanoBanana #Firefly
Animated version of the image below
youtu.be/_OOlapgkZ2Q
Using a B&W picture of my mommy from long long ago before I was born.
#NanoBanana #Firefly
Animated version of the image below
youtu.be/_OOlapgkZ2Q
I'm thinking I need a new look for the fall
The guy on the left interests me
That would be great for grocery shopping
It's those square shoulders
#Photography
The guy on the left interests me
That would be great for grocery shopping
It's those square shoulders
#Photography
October 2, 2025 at 1:11 AM
I'm thinking I need a new look for the fall
The guy on the left interests me
That would be great for grocery shopping
It's those square shoulders
#Photography
The guy on the left interests me
That would be great for grocery shopping
It's those square shoulders
#Photography
Today's cleanup lesson learned:
The shiny parts of these antique reverse painted glass images are broken pieces of abalone shells taped to the glass.
Used for areas like the windows.
#Antiques
The shiny parts of these antique reverse painted glass images are broken pieces of abalone shells taped to the glass.
Used for areas like the windows.
#Antiques
September 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today's cleanup lesson learned:
The shiny parts of these antique reverse painted glass images are broken pieces of abalone shells taped to the glass.
Used for areas like the windows.
#Antiques
The shiny parts of these antique reverse painted glass images are broken pieces of abalone shells taped to the glass.
Used for areas like the windows.
#Antiques
Today's Cleanup Task
Blonde Child With Short Hair
Mods:
Filled in small left edge area with gesso putty
Cleaned surface dirt off image a dry cleaning pad
Wiped surface dirt off front with a barely damp sponge
Repainted black outer edge
Wiped front with Howard Feed-N-Wax
#Antiques #Photography
Blonde Child With Short Hair
Mods:
Filled in small left edge area with gesso putty
Cleaned surface dirt off image a dry cleaning pad
Wiped surface dirt off front with a barely damp sponge
Repainted black outer edge
Wiped front with Howard Feed-N-Wax
#Antiques #Photography
September 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Today's Cleanup Task
Blonde Child With Short Hair
Mods:
Filled in small left edge area with gesso putty
Cleaned surface dirt off image a dry cleaning pad
Wiped surface dirt off front with a barely damp sponge
Repainted black outer edge
Wiped front with Howard Feed-N-Wax
#Antiques #Photography
Blonde Child With Short Hair
Mods:
Filled in small left edge area with gesso putty
Cleaned surface dirt off image a dry cleaning pad
Wiped surface dirt off front with a barely damp sponge
Repainted black outer edge
Wiped front with Howard Feed-N-Wax
#Antiques #Photography
Today's cleanup task
Antique Photograph of Baraboo WI Woman In Eastlake Frame
A bit rough but I still like it
Picked from the bottom of a pile of very filthy frames at a Flea Market
#Photography #Antiques
Antique Photograph of Baraboo WI Woman In Eastlake Frame
A bit rough but I still like it
Picked from the bottom of a pile of very filthy frames at a Flea Market
#Photography #Antiques
September 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Today's cleanup task
Antique Photograph of Baraboo WI Woman In Eastlake Frame
A bit rough but I still like it
Picked from the bottom of a pile of very filthy frames at a Flea Market
#Photography #Antiques
Antique Photograph of Baraboo WI Woman In Eastlake Frame
A bit rough but I still like it
Picked from the bottom of a pile of very filthy frames at a Flea Market
#Photography #Antiques
Today's cleanup task
This might be one that I would label as creepy
Not sure what process was used to make this image with such a dark background
The back may have simply been blacked to obscure the mother
May be holding a baby doll in it's lap?
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
This might be one that I would label as creepy
Not sure what process was used to make this image with such a dark background
The back may have simply been blacked to obscure the mother
May be holding a baby doll in it's lap?
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
August 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Today's cleanup task
This might be one that I would label as creepy
Not sure what process was used to make this image with such a dark background
The back may have simply been blacked to obscure the mother
May be holding a baby doll in it's lap?
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
This might be one that I would label as creepy
Not sure what process was used to make this image with such a dark background
The back may have simply been blacked to obscure the mother
May be holding a baby doll in it's lap?
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
A Man And His Musical Saw
Today's Cleanup Job
Most people who buy my frames usually just want the frame.
While the frame was probably mass produced, the portrait inside is one of a kind.
I find beauty in the combination of the two.
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
Today's Cleanup Job
Most people who buy my frames usually just want the frame.
While the frame was probably mass produced, the portrait inside is one of a kind.
I find beauty in the combination of the two.
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
August 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
A Man And His Musical Saw
Today's Cleanup Job
Most people who buy my frames usually just want the frame.
While the frame was probably mass produced, the portrait inside is one of a kind.
I find beauty in the combination of the two.
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
Today's Cleanup Job
Most people who buy my frames usually just want the frame.
While the frame was probably mass produced, the portrait inside is one of a kind.
I find beauty in the combination of the two.
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
In my head, this woman cooked the best Sunday dinners
David & Eva
Another thrift store purchase
Not yet cleaned up.
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
David & Eva
Another thrift store purchase
Not yet cleaned up.
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
August 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
In my head, this woman cooked the best Sunday dinners
David & Eva
Another thrift store purchase
Not yet cleaned up.
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
David & Eva
Another thrift store purchase
Not yet cleaned up.
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
It's like an awkward Sears family portrait from the 1970s
Bad art is sometimes enjoyable art. (c. 1890 ish)
Unknown twins(?) from Minnesota
The one on the right might be male?
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
Bad art is sometimes enjoyable art. (c. 1890 ish)
Unknown twins(?) from Minnesota
The one on the right might be male?
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
July 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's like an awkward Sears family portrait from the 1970s
Bad art is sometimes enjoyable art. (c. 1890 ish)
Unknown twins(?) from Minnesota
The one on the right might be male?
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
Bad art is sometimes enjoyable art. (c. 1890 ish)
Unknown twins(?) from Minnesota
The one on the right might be male?
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
Like getting an occasional double yolk egg, I sometimes discover 2 images stacked into one antique frame.
Impossible to tell if they are from the same family.
#Antiques #Photography
Impossible to tell if they are from the same family.
#Antiques #Photography
July 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Like getting an occasional double yolk egg, I sometimes discover 2 images stacked into one antique frame.
Impossible to tell if they are from the same family.
#Antiques #Photography
Impossible to tell if they are from the same family.
#Antiques #Photography
July 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
July 11, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Wilhelmine & Johann Heinrich Clausing.
Wilhelmine had 13 children. 11 reached adulthood.
I'll guess that “Henry” & “Minnie” spent much time together.
Today's 7 AM flea market purchase.
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
Wilhelmine had 13 children. 11 reached adulthood.
I'll guess that “Henry” & “Minnie” spent much time together.
Today's 7 AM flea market purchase.
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
June 29, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Wilhelmine & Johann Heinrich Clausing.
Wilhelmine had 13 children. 11 reached adulthood.
I'll guess that “Henry” & “Minnie” spent much time together.
Today's 7 AM flea market purchase.
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
Wilhelmine had 13 children. 11 reached adulthood.
I'll guess that “Henry” & “Minnie” spent much time together.
Today's 7 AM flea market purchase.
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
The Red Headed Wife¹
100+ years later her hair is still red
I wonder how bright it was when first created
Not yet cleaned up - As Purchased
¹ I assume they are married. Most likely their wedding portrait
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
100+ years later her hair is still red
I wonder how bright it was when first created
Not yet cleaned up - As Purchased
¹ I assume they are married. Most likely their wedding portrait
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
June 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Red Headed Wife¹
100+ years later her hair is still red
I wonder how bright it was when first created
Not yet cleaned up - As Purchased
¹ I assume they are married. Most likely their wedding portrait
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
100+ years later her hair is still red
I wonder how bright it was when first created
Not yet cleaned up - As Purchased
¹ I assume they are married. Most likely their wedding portrait
#Antiques #Photography #CrayonPortrait
Today's cleanup task
A lovely couple that seems to have been in storage for decades
A simple sponge bath and reseal of the back.
Hopefully they will be around for quite a few more years
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
A lovely couple that seems to have been in storage for decades
A simple sponge bath and reseal of the back.
Hopefully they will be around for quite a few more years
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
June 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Today's cleanup task
A lovely couple that seems to have been in storage for decades
A simple sponge bath and reseal of the back.
Hopefully they will be around for quite a few more years
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
A lovely couple that seems to have been in storage for decades
A simple sponge bath and reseal of the back.
Hopefully they will be around for quite a few more years
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
Today's cleanup task
The artist who did this work on top of the enlargement was very good
Keeping her face in focus and the dress blurry to draw attention
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
The artist who did this work on top of the enlargement was very good
Keeping her face in focus and the dress blurry to draw attention
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
June 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Today's cleanup task
The artist who did this work on top of the enlargement was very good
Keeping her face in focus and the dress blurry to draw attention
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
The artist who did this work on top of the enlargement was very good
Keeping her face in focus and the dress blurry to draw attention
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait #Photography
Today's Cleanup Failure
I took this apart three years ago thinking I could rebuild the missing plaster pieces
After several tries I have give up and reassembled
It was only $10
#Antiques
#CrayonPortrait
#Photography
I took this apart three years ago thinking I could rebuild the missing plaster pieces
After several tries I have give up and reassembled
It was only $10
#Antiques
#CrayonPortrait
#Photography
May 3, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Today's Cleanup Failure
I took this apart three years ago thinking I could rebuild the missing plaster pieces
After several tries I have give up and reassembled
It was only $10
#Antiques
#CrayonPortrait
#Photography
I took this apart three years ago thinking I could rebuild the missing plaster pieces
After several tries I have give up and reassembled
It was only $10
#Antiques
#CrayonPortrait
#Photography
Today's cleanup task
A rare intact scroll at the top of a bubble frame
A blue eyed infant
#Antiques
#Photography
#CrayonPortrait
A rare intact scroll at the top of a bubble frame
A blue eyed infant
#Antiques
#Photography
#CrayonPortrait
April 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Today's cleanup task
A rare intact scroll at the top of a bubble frame
A blue eyed infant
#Antiques
#Photography
#CrayonPortrait
A rare intact scroll at the top of a bubble frame
A blue eyed infant
#Antiques
#Photography
#CrayonPortrait
April 11, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Today's cleanup task
Someone's Mother-In-Law
The owner was smart enough to varnish it which kept it mostly intact
The detailed embroidery on her dress is not penciled over as is the rest of the enlargement
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait
Someone's Mother-In-Law
The owner was smart enough to varnish it which kept it mostly intact
The detailed embroidery on her dress is not penciled over as is the rest of the enlargement
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait
April 4, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Today's cleanup task
Someone's Mother-In-Law
The owner was smart enough to varnish it which kept it mostly intact
The detailed embroidery on her dress is not penciled over as is the rest of the enlargement
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait
Someone's Mother-In-Law
The owner was smart enough to varnish it which kept it mostly intact
The detailed embroidery on her dress is not penciled over as is the rest of the enlargement
#Antiques #CrayonPortrait
Today's cleanup victim
Using the soft baby toothbrush to get the dirt out of those nooks and crannies
Gold bubble glass frames are quite popular these days
Using the soft baby toothbrush to get the dirt out of those nooks and crannies
Gold bubble glass frames are quite popular these days
April 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Today's cleanup victim
Using the soft baby toothbrush to get the dirt out of those nooks and crannies
Gold bubble glass frames are quite popular these days
Using the soft baby toothbrush to get the dirt out of those nooks and crannies
Gold bubble glass frames are quite popular these days