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Lock Up Your Daughters: 1940
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 2:02am.
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July 1940. Migrant cherry picker in front of tent home. Berrien County, Michigan. View full size. 35mm nitrate negative by John Vachon for the FSA.
Dangerous
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 03/07/2008 - 4:49pm.
The difference here is one is an actor and the other is the real thing. Too bad we don't know HIS name.
Too Perfect
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 11:25pm.
That caption heading is just too perfect for words. Oh, and the person who wrote STELLAAAAAA!! took that right outta my mouth.
Streetcar
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Fri, 01/11/2008 - 4:57pm.
One word: STEEEELLLLLAAAAAAAAA!!!
[Or motorcycle: Brando in "The Wild One." - Dave]
Evelyn?
Submitted by Mimi on Fri, 01/11/2008 - 1:58pm.
The tattoo looks like it says Evelyn. He's sure pretty! but bad!
[Below, a closeup of the tat. - Dave]
Initials
Submitted by Brent on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 2:31pm.
His tattoo looks like a scroll with the initials CLM. Hate to say it but there's something dangerous about the way this guy looks that I can't put my finger on.
Cherrypicker
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 9:11pm.
Appears to have a decently designed ring and can't read the tattoo -- initials?
Mr. Picker
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 12:30pm.
It looks like he's about had enough of the photographer. "One more picture, pal, and you're going to get a knuckle sandwich."
Cherrypicker's Cap
Submitted by steveas eas on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 9:29am.
Is that a fire department badge?
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