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From somewhere in the Northeast circa 1920 comes this 5x7 glass negative, saved from the landfill thanks to an estate sale. Presumably these folks have moved on by now, having had what we hope was a pleasant journey. View full size.
for some reason, this photo makes me think of the famous Norman Rockwell illustration "Going and Coming", showing a large family traveling to the lake for a day excursion, and coming home again. They even have a pennant! The family in the photo seem to be enjoying the destination, but I'll bet it was an ordeal to get them there, and get them home again.
My vote for Mona Lisa smile is far right.
I know that lots of people can squeeze into a single car, but counting the photographer, there would have been twelve people on this trip and it doesn't seem possible they could have all fit in such a small vehicle (and still be smiling), unless they were all apprentice clowns in training.
Thanks to John J for the info on the Hassler shocks. I've heard of friction shocks like Hartford, rotary shocks like the Houdailles, but I'd never seen Hasslers before.
These are Hassler after market shocks for the Model T. Here is a link to Hassler product literature. A set of 4 would set you back $20.00. Installation was a modest $2.50.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/411944/430543.html?1394983665
It could be from a city rather than a college, i.e., Reading, PA.
Looks like they've been using that rear fender as a step. Watch for tire rub!
I bet they are on their way to or from a game. If it's the Northeast, what school could it be? Starts with R and ends with ING.
[READING. - Dave]
Can someone identify the car? The hubcaps are similar to a Model T's, but it's got some kind of transverse coil springs, front and rear. A Model T would have transverse leafs.
The family really appears to be enjoying the day or trip or whatever. The little boys on the right are charming.
And one husband to keep them and their assembled offspring occupied. Possible second husband pressing the shutter.
this reminds me of the "Cheaper by the Dozen" family of Frank Bunker Gilbreth of time-and-motion-studies fame from this same era, except his car, dubbed Foolish Carriage by Lillian Gilbreth, was a Pierce-Arrow. It always strikes me how happy and adventurous people look in the 1920s with the still newfangled contrivances!
Always impressed by the work of photographers of that era shooting a backlit, in the shade shot and nailing the facial tones not to mention the Model T details.
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