Swingers: 1924

That kid has the same shoes as Marion Leech!

It's always dangerous to read too much into transitory facial expressions that are captured in fractions of a second, especially with candid shots. Though this one is obviously staged as well as posed to a certain extent, it doesn't look like a "stop and smile for the camera" moment. If I were to guess, I'd say their expressions have a lot to do with the fact that it's probably pretty cold. Look at the way they're dressed and, though there's no snow, the ground has a frozen mud look to it.

And I like seing the protective arms of (presumably) big brother around little sister.

I like the different expressions -- one of determined concentration, one full of suspicion and a little fearful, one completely nonchalant.

Why do I get the feeling that these three children would rather be elsewhere?

look like different varieties of Mushrooms. Lucky Kids!

That's a surprisingly modern looking housing complex in the background. I didn't think the Pruitt-Igoe style became prevalent until the 50's.

[That "housing complex" is the Wardman Park Hotel. - Dave]