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Not Pictured: Hector DuBois
Submitted by Dave on Fri, 02/16/2007 - 11:58pm.
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Group in front of Indian Orchard Mfg. Co. Everyone in photo was working there. Boy not photographed: Hector Dubois, 24 Water St., doffer who crushed finger in pump. Indian Orchard, Massachusetts. September 1911. View full size.
Affection
Submitted by VictrolaJazz on Thu, 11/20/2008 - 1:33pm.
I notice in these old photos so many indications frankly of affection--arms around each other's shoulders, even holding hands--that one would never see in young men of their age today. I don't believe there is any "gay" element to it--people just had a different perspective on interpersonal relationships in those days. It was a camaradarie among peers instead of the competition that exists today.
Taller derby hats (about six seen here)
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sat, 03/31/2007 - 8:21pm.
In those day used to identify the jobs held; such as bookkeepers, secretarys, etc. I've noticed, in looking at many older photos that some temporary workers wore the hats that identified their 'other work'.
What a group!
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 03/09/2007 - 1:45am.
I bet there were some characters in this group! Is anyone over 5 feet tall?
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