What is handwritten on the backside of this carte-de-visite?

What is handwritten on the backside of this carte-de-visite?

  • Picking at nits

    Votes: 21 72.4%
  • Looking for fleas

    Votes: 6 20.7%
  • Hunting for crumbs

    Votes: 1 3.4%
  • Checking for dandruff

    Votes: 1 3.4%

  • Total voters
    29
  • Poll closed .

Mike Serpa

Major
Joined
Jan 24, 2013
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I'll post the backside in three days. Don't forget to vote!
 
The man seated, named Roy, is a musician from Tennessee. He is wearing new Brogans. His Siamese was nibbling on them. The man standing asked, "Pardon me Roy, is that the cat that chewed your news shoes?"
Really, Mike? I had come to respect you and we get a takeoff on "Pardon me Boy, is that the Chattanooga choo-choo?":thumbsup:
 
I think we all know what we all are thinking, but that's a bit improbable. In the 1800s, one didn't flaunt such preferences. To have a picture taken would be a stretch. If Mike doesn't spill, and dang soon, I'll have to make a voodoo doll and hammer on it some.
 
After three days of excitement... we have a winner!! I wonder who. Thanks everyone for voting.
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'Scenes at Fort Federal Hill. J D Taylor ... Hunting for Crumbs.'
New York (State). Militia. Regiment, 7th
New York (State). National Guard. Regiment, 7th

Two men in uniform, one sitting and one standing. Kepis are on a short pillar on the left. Shoes on both men are not military issue. Shoulders and forearms have dark stripe on uniform. Dark stripe on pant legs.

New York State Military Museum photo
 
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