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Just One More
Submitted by globalpillage on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:14pm.
The Kiss. Sometime in the 1950s, likely in Decatur, Illinois. View full size.
The apple doesn't fall
Submitted by ilsa on Wed, 09/14/2011 - 2:00am.
far rom the tree. Obviously the tot gets his strut from Mommy! Love the playfulness of youth.
Thank you!
Submitted by eggmandan on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 2:00am.
Today, 9/11, was a rough day. I had so many students who lost their parents that day. Then, I saw this wonderful photograph that somehow makes the world "right" today. Thanks Shorpy for the smiles!
Tops
Submitted by Chasworth on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 1:46pm.
The best allegory photo of this 1950s time period, perhaps of that whole period between WWII and The Vietnam War.
LOVE
Submitted by PageMagumbalee on Sun, 09/11/2011 - 12:52am.
This photo makes me so incredibly happy!
Likely in Decatur, Illinois
Submitted by Sgt McG on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 10:55pm.
Because we hear they're like that in Decatur, Illinois.
I'm Outta Here
Submitted by Mr Mel on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 10:53pm.
I think the kid is angry about the sudden neglect.
This picture made my day!
Submitted by Cynnerth on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 9:58pm.
Everything about it is perfect -- the near kiss, the kick, the stomping baby. Sex and fun. Love it!
Brings back memories
Submitted by jeepster4 on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 8:34pm.
Remember the days when the air was clean and sex was dirty.
Grownups Are Weird
Submitted by PersonFromPorlock on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 8:27pm.
The kid will be back after the icky part.
Great shot
Submitted by Tony W. on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 7:40pm.
I love the poses. Especially the little baby boomer in the back.
Sorta
Submitted by switzarch on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:59pm.
Sums up a generation, doesn't it. A really great picture. Very spontaneous and alive. Thanks, Dave.
[Thank GlobalPillage! - Dave]
Funnies Girl
Submitted by Greycat on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:41pm.
This reminds me of the comic strip "Rose Is Rose" -- Rose is always kissing her husband (or vice versa) in unusual positions, and their child, Pasquale, is usually underfoot someplace.
That '50s Show
Submitted by JohnHoward on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:23pm.
Looks like Red and Kitty Foreman, and little Eric running over to Donna's yard.
Looks like Baby
Submitted by rgraham on Sat, 09/10/2011 - 6:23pm.
Is going to have a sibling in the near future.
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