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April 2, 1909. Children at play in the streets of New York, bundled against the cold. View full size. George Grantham Bain Collection. The tyke on the right reminds me of Edward Gorey's ill-fated tots. What calamity will befall her?
Had some guilty laughs there. And loved the Gorey reference, thanks. Tell those kids to get back to work, that curb isn't going to polish itself.
[You're welcome. No doubt there's an open manhole somewhere nearby with her name on it. - Dave]
Those long coats make kids look miniature. Probably even more miniature then they already are!
In 1909 NYC couldn't afford real speed bumps.....
"What calamity will befall her?"
S is for Sallie , who got socked with a stick
[Delightful! - Dave]
version of the Wii: a stick, can and a hoop!
Denny Gill
Chugiak, Alaska
they should be safely indoors playing a video game of some sort and getting fat!
New York? 1909? It's broad daylight...Why aren't those children working?!?
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