Thrift Shopper Finds Old Photo in Purse—Sparks Mystery Search
Summary
A California antiques enthusiast shared old photos of a girl from the 1960s on Reddit, claiming he found them in a thrift store purse. Later, he explained the purse story was made up to get more attention, and that he actually bought the photos at an estate sale from a family who no longer wanted them.Key Facts
- The photos show a girl dressed in 1960s fashion, including mod style clothes and a bob haircut.
- The Reddit post received over 2,500 upvotes and more than 70 comments guessing the photos' age.
- The original story about finding the photos in a thrift store purse was false.
- The photos were purchased at an estate sale in Los Angeles.
- Many families do not keep old photos of deceased relatives, which leads to them being discarded.
- The seller's goal was to share interesting old photos with as many people as possible.
- The fake story was made to increase online engagement and views, which exceeded 200,000 for one photo.
- Viewers initially believed the photos were randomly discovered and speculated about the family and date.
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