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Merry-Go-Round: 1938
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 5:11pm.
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August 1938. "Farmpeople at the county fair in Central Ohio." View full size. 35mm nitrate negative by Ben Shahn for the Farm Security Administration.
Circle and a Circle
Submitted by Northeast OhioBoy on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 12:41pm.
I love how the adults sitting in a circle around the tree echoes the merry-go-round behind them.
Mrs. Left
Submitted by Cosman on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 12:29pm.
I love the lady to the left. She has a sweet smile. Reminds me of my late Grandmother.
Interesting...
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 02/03/2008 - 12:12am.
...How merry-go-rounds have not really changed from 80+ years ago. How every dress is different and how they are dressed up, some with hats...how today that picture would have all jeans/casual sweats.
Polkadot dress
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 7:41pm.
Sure reminds me of Ma Kettle
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