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Too Much Excitement: 1913
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 06/11/2008 - 12:57pm.
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"Summer Scene, New York" circa 1913. View full size. 5x7 glass negative, George Grantham Bain Collection, Library of Congress.
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Diaper Savings
Submitted by Catherine on Mon, 06/23/2008 - 3:39pm.
@ Torgo
I just got back from a trip to China, and this is the predominant way that they deal with pre-potty trained children. Instead of dresses like this, both boys and girls wear pants without an inseam. Then the child either squats on the pavement or is held and "aimed" by an adult in a non-intrusive place. It was definitely a jarring sight for us foreigners used to well-padded and completely covered baby bottoms! I had no idea this method was ever typical in the U.S. as well. I wonder how common it was, or if this was a summer accident? Adorable kid at any rate though.
What a face..
Submitted by Su on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 10:16am.
That smile has me completely captivated! I'd love to know who she is, and what her life was like.
It's hard to see such a vibrant, alive face, and realize she's probably grown old & likely died by now.
Accidents Do Happen
Submitted by Mattie on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 12:25am.
Someone should use the crumpled newspaper in the perambulator to wipe up that puddle.
Almost wish I lived then.
Submitted by Torgo on Wed, 06/11/2008 - 10:29pm.
Makes me wonder how much we'd be saving on diapers.
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