And engross yourself in these photos. Taken across America between 1939-1943, they are some of the only color photos from the Depression era. They are striking. In some ways, they are striking because America looks very much the same. People dressed, danced, smiled and picnicked just as we do now. Others, like school children donning overalls with filthy feet, are a little farther outside of the norm.
Either way, the results are stunning. Some are even haunting.
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| Those are some dirty tootsies. |
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| Love the car. |
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| Circus! |
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Love that Chicago Rocked an Enormous PBR ad. These kids could literally be there this afternoon.  |
View them all here. I really recommend looking at them all.
Some of the photos were taken in towns I grew up next to (Southington, CT.. and Derby, CT isn't too far away).
ReplyDeleteSuch a great glimpse into that era!
These photos are amazing. I've often wondered what world actually looked, smelled and felt like before there was film and photography.
ReplyDeleteI have to say, you've got some neat stuff on this blog Andrea. I didn't know you were so artsy.