Thursday, November 11, 2010

h is for hat!

h is for hat no doubt!
this post is for miss jenny's alphabe-thursday.
how could i not share the photo of this amazing hat?! this is Ruby Nevada Bowen she was born in Animas City, Hidalgo, New Mexico in dec 1886... when my great grandmother was orphaned in 1906 she went to live with this her "aunt vada" until ruby nevada also died in childbirth with her first child in december of 1907.
i'll tell you what it has never been easy being a woman in the American southwest but the main thing is we look good doing it! happy veterans day to all! and while the guys are off fighting the wars... us women were left at home doing the hard part!
happy thursday! thanks for the opportunity to share miss jenny! loving alphabe-thursday's!
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14 comments:

  1. jeanette from everton terraceNovember 11, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    What a hat indeed and what a beauty as well. Gorgeous woman with a fantastic name.

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  2. UnknownNovember 11, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    lovely hat!

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  3. GabeNovember 11, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    I love the hat, but the story if really great!

    Thanks for sharing and I have to agree that even when life is hard it pays to look good!

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  4. Theresa PlasNovember 11, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Awesome photo sarah! Amazing hat and eyes!

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  5. magsmccNovember 11, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    I think you should extend the woman comment to the world- love this post- but want to hear more from the previous one!

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  6. sarahNovember 11, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    i am loving all these comments! what woman can't relate to ruby nevada?! gosh darn it aren't we all just doing it all and looking good while doing it?!

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  7. BrendaNovember 11, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    What a lovely hat on such a beautiful lady.

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  8. JamieNovember 11, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    Fabulous hat! And you're right, living in the southwest is hot and hard, but she looks great-wish I felt the way she looks when it's the middle of July in the desert! Fun post, so glad I stopped by.

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  9. UnknownNovember 12, 2010 at 4:40 AM

    This lady is soo pretty.I couldn't take my eyes off her face.Who took care of your great grandma after Ruby passed away?Sorry if I am being too nosy,people's stories fascinate me.

    Thanks for visiting my blog.Now off to check your blog.

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  10. Rocky Mountain WomanNovember 12, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Great photo....

    I love looking at old photos of women of the west, trying to imagine how difficult their lives were...

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  11. sarahNovember 12, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    no one is too nosy around here! if there is one thing i love it's to tell the stories of my ancestors!
    my poor orphaned granny is a story unto herself! stay tuned i get to her! (:

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  12. BeedeebabeeNovember 13, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Hi Sarah! Gosh, she was just beautiful...how sad that she died so young. I love her hat and her eyes are so pretty too! xo Paulette

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  13. JudieNovember 14, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    She really was beautiful! I love the hat, but wish I could see the dress--it looks interesting.

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  14. JennyNovember 14, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Beautiful woman. Beautiful post.

    I really enjoyed this romantic and tragic stop on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday!

    This was really a lovely post.

    Thank you for sharing it.

    A+

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