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Carson Spur: 1930s
Submitted by Tony W. on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 1:12am.
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tterrace helps me out once again:
On state highway 88 south of Lake Tahoe. Looks to be later than the other one in the collection. Get a load of the expression on the face of the gal on the left.
Girls after my own feet!
Submitted by noelani on Sat, 05/14/2011 - 9:50pm.
Those two girls are sporting my favorite footwear! I do the toe-curling, too. I wonder if they also liked to ride with their feet up on the dashboard or the back of the front seat?
Mom's pride
Submitted by lara on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 9:28pm.
Looks like twins on the right, older sister with the toe grip. Female family trait: cock head when being photo'd.
Mom and the kids
Submitted by OTY on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 11:15am.
The young ones all bear a strong resemblance to each other.
The Car
Submitted by Jon on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 10:19am.
Looks to be a 1937 or 1938 Buick, from what I can tell.
Midriffy
Submitted by Tea on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 4:45am.
I'm still just kind of gobsmacked at her belly-baring little outfit. Very cute vacation wear.
"Get a load" and "gal"
Submitted by distanthowl on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 2:59am.
A phrase and word I associate with that period. Nice touch. And the expression on the face of the "gal" on the left is such a perfect match for her left foot. Brilliantly rich. Thanks for the share.
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