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Either Oar: 1919
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 12/28/2008 - 9:03pm.
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Washington circa 1919. "Bob Marmion." Robert "Bob" Marmion, on the right, and an unidentified partner. With canoe paddles from Walford's Sporting Goods. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
Vindication
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 7:33pm.
Finally, proof positive that had I been born around 1900, I, too, could have had a career as a male model.
The Life Aquatic
Submitted by DoninVa on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 11:15pm.
The Early Years with Steve Zissou, Senior.
Up the creek!
Submitted by Older than Yoda on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 1:48pm.
I cannot get past the idea that these were some sort of French clowns. In pictures of European circuses guys like this were usually listed as French clowns. I think their pants were pure linen and one cannot possibly press the wrinkles out. If these were not clowns, they must have been wearing some sort of "rowing club" uniform. In any case, they make me very uncomfortable.
Press Those Pants
Submitted by Barbara Yanitz on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 11:49am.
Looks like our heroes have been sleeping in those slacks for a few days.
Me too!
Submitted by ShorpyAddict on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 2:49am.
(But in more recent times, Mr. P. W. Herman has significantly raised the bar when it comes to snappy attire.) I wonder if these guys are headed off to a Big Adventure, or whether they just got back from one?
Nice Caps
Submitted by Vic on Mon, 12/29/2008 - 12:48am.
Too bad they couldn't get the belts to match...
I am in awe
Submitted by Paul Reubens on Sun, 12/28/2008 - 9:15pm.
Of their outfits. The cigarette is a nice touch, too.
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