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Tuf Nut: 1940
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 4:25pm.
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February 1940. Muskogee County, Oklahoma. "Farm boy eating pie which he bought at auction and which was made by the girl with whom he is sitting." Sometimes a delicious cherry pie is only the first course. Medium format negative by Russell Lee for the Farm Security Administration. View full size.
Still making Tuf Nut Clothing
Submitted by OTY on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 2:47pm.
For hardworking, long lasting durability for everyone. I found them listed under Workhorse Outfitters by KeyClothes.com.
Is this like a box social?
Submitted by MyWallpaper on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 6:54pm.
My grandparents met this way; my grandmother was Amish and my Scottish grandfather paid a HUGE price to purchase her box lunch. Violet decorated her box lunch with daisies so that Milton would know which one to bid on at the box social.
Twisted Manners
Submitted by alyssa mcmanus on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 8:53am.
It's noteworthy that he is using a fork. He's the farm guy. She's sorta gussied up and is eating her slice with her hands. Is that lady-like?
Is That An Engagement Ring?
Submitted by worthathousand on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 4:15pm.
Maybe he's just banking points.
Follow her gaze
Submitted by davidk on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 3:03pm.
Her real thought bubble is: "What's with that pinky nail? This guy ain't no farmer."
Chattahoochee Couture
Submitted by Solo on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 1:42pm.
Time spent in and around Columbus, GA enables me to identify the combination of clean bib overalls with a knitted sweater-vest and a white shirt as a clear indication that this pie auction was a formal affair.
All slicked up
Submitted by Ice gang on Sun, 11/04/2012 - 12:44pm.
in a new pair of overalls, any one know the label brand?
[Um... Tuf Nut? - tterrace]
Chapeau a la mode
Submitted by Mattie on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 9:56pm.
Looks like she's got another pie on her head.
Deep Thoughts
Submitted by DRGW476 on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 9:09pm.
I sense budding romance. Thought balloons...
She: "He's handsome, paid $5 for my pie, and commented on how good it was. Hmmm, if he'd just lose that awful sweater-vest, we could be a hot number."
He: "Mmmm, pie."
Where to begin?
Submitted by mountainrev on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 5:07pm.
The metaphors and double entendres are nearly limitless with this picture. Better leave it alone.
That's a beautiful pie.
Submitted by Dave K on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 4:52pm.
Sometimes, that's all you should say.
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