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The Kiss. Sometime in the 1950s, likely in Decatur, Illinois. View full size.
far rom the tree. Obviously the tot gets his strut from Mommy! Love the playfulness of youth.
Today, 9/11, was a rough day. I had so many students who lost their parents that day. Then, I saw this wonderful photograph that somehow makes the world "right" today. Thanks Shorpy for the smiles!
The best allegory photo of this 1950s time period, perhaps of that whole period between WWII and The Vietnam War.
This photo makes me so incredibly happy!
Because we hear they're like that in Decatur, Illinois.
I think the kid is angry about the sudden neglect.
Everything about it is perfect -- the near kiss, the kick, the stomping baby. Sex and fun. Love it!
Remember the days when the air was clean and sex was dirty.
The kid will be back after the icky part.
I love the poses. Especially the little baby boomer in the back.
Sums up a generation, doesn't it. A really great picture. Very spontaneous and alive. Thanks, Dave.
[Thank GlobalPillage! - Dave]
This reminds me of the comic strip "Rose Is Rose" -- Rose is always kissing her husband (or vice versa) in unusual positions, and their child, Pasquale, is usually underfoot someplace.
Is going to have a sibling in the near future.
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