Written on the back, "Commenc Aout 34." French for begins in August. Or at least, that's what Google Translate says. From what I understand, the French take off almost all of August for a national vacation. Did they do that in 1934? I know a few French people who live here in California, and they love dogs. Were the French dog crazy in 1934?
I've mentioned this before. I didn't start this blog to share my found photography collection with the world; I started it because it was scattered all over the place and had become too large to easily view. Anyway, I found an old box of photos while cleaning out a closet and wasn't sure if I had already posted them. I have, after all, been at this for more than 15 years. So, I laid out a dozen or so of them on the table and went back and had a look at everything that's been posted. It took a while. The idea was that if my small sampling hadn't been added to The New Found Photography, I'd assume that none of them had. None of them had, so the good news is that I don't have to buy any more photos for at least a few months. And no, I don't think this trio is on something.
Just a pretty young woman sitting around outside. My best guess is from the late teens to the mid-1920s. There's a stamp on the back. "ASK FOR (VELVET SHEEN FINISH)"
Who are these guys? With their pocket protectors and their numbered identity badges, well, I think we can say they are not high school teachers. I can't be sure, but I think a couple of guys in the back row, the ones without ties, might be military. Some secret research project, perhaps?
It's hot out, and I wouldn't mind some cool weather. Not snow, but lower temperatures. I can't make out what's written on the front.
What is he, or is it she, doing? Is it some sort of job, or is he just washing up? It looks like a field has been cleared, but for what?
Probably from the late 19th century, or possibly the very early 20th century. It looks like someplace with a tropical feel. The Caribbean, Hawaii, the Philippines.
