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Life-Saver: 1922
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 3:39am.
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August 17, 1922. Washington, D.C. "Life-saving device." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
Winsome
Submitted by zhoen on Fri, 11/20/2009 - 11:12pm.
That smile is. Especially surrounded by so many sourpusses.
Hey guys
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 1:07pm.
I think there's a woman drowning right next to the pretty girl.
The device is so effective...
Submitted by Will- on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 12:59pm.
It's head and shoulders above the rest.
Two Palookas
Submitted by Rip Tragle on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 10:49am.
While most folks will be commenting on Gidget, I wonder what's up with the two palookas she's smiling at. Especially the lower one with the Moe Howard haircut and what looks like a flotation device behind his neck. The other guy seems rather serious. Perhaps they are directing a publicity demonstration to advertise their new product. They picked the right cutie to do it!
Misapplication
Submitted by timeandagainphoto on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 10:37am.
Perhaps the device should be used on the kid on the left.
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