New York, 1917. Examining a potential recruit aboard the Recruit. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection. View full size.
...a top 10 Shorpy headline and photo pairing for 2008.
Goober Pea
[We humbly thank you. Alternate title: "Feeling a little draftee." - Dave]
The suitcase on the small staircase is most likely a scale. I'm curious what the paper tacked above it says.
[We'll see it again before long. - Dave]
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...a top 10 Shorpy headline and photo pairing for 2008.
Goober Pea
[We humbly thank you. Alternate title: "Feeling a little draftee." - Dave]