Infidelity in 1788

How to call your wife a slut in the 18th century:

"Whereas my wife Katharine Gwinn having proved false to my bed, and frequently confessed the fame to me and named her associates which were many, I therefore advertized her in the Virginia Gazette, and at several public places in our own county. Therefore, lest the Inhabitants of this district may not have knowledge of said publication, I hereby all persons from trusting her on my account, as I will not pay any debt she contracts. I learn she is coming to this district. Jan 14, 1788 MATTHEW GWINN." The Kentucky Gazette January 26th, 1788

Images that fill you with the christmas spirit.

The thing I love most about my job is that every day I get to look at tons of images that are a part of our Special Collections, some of which just make me laugh.

Here is an ad for Montgomery Ward (1946)

I just love that kid on the rocking horse. Doesn't he just fill you with the Christmas Spirit?

Or how about this one?

mmm mmm Christmas ham.

There is something about this whole image I find a little creepy.

photographers ad from 1907

Occasionally, we come across interesting images, ads, or articles as a part of my day job. This is one of my favorites. It's an advertisement for a portrait photographer in Hazel Green, Kentucky.