family photos - circa 1908-1910 cars, make/model unknown

These 2 attached photos were recent "finds" from a couple of old family photo boxes I borrowed from my Aunt. I'm very curious what makes/models these two cars might be! Also, was it common back then for people to take pictures featuring their automobile, while sitting in it in the grass?! )

Thanks VERY much for any help you can provide!

-FamilyHistoryGal

Hi,

Great photos.

They are both Reo's. The top one is a 2-cylinder, circa 1909. The bottom one is a 4-cylinder, 1910, maybe 1911.

I hope this helps,

and thanks for sharing,

Chris

Thanks SO much for your help!

-FamilyHistoryGal

Great <span style="font-style: italic">photos</span>! Remember, back then the reason those photos are "posed" is due to the slow shutter speeds of the day's cameras.

If you moved much, you'd be a blur.

TG

WOW! Two great quality photos, thanks for finding the secret to posting them. Back in the day it was quite common to have the family dress up and have a photo taken in the new car, they cost as much as a house some times. Question for the REO people, is that a painted on panel on the upper rear door? I know many cars had cane work, but that pattern is very unique.

Actual cane work, used on 1910 cars only.