Digging up info

My mother dug out her old photos and records tonight. I was fascinated by this original postcard from Uncle John Wesley Cobb. 

There was a copy of an earlier photo of John looking very relaxed. Perhaps this one was taken by his mother Harriet, who was a professional photographer. 

I also found this old brooch today which belonged to my great grandmother Louie. I can't help wondering if her brother, my great Uncle George Keymer, gave it to her before he left for the war.