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New Orleans circa 1937. "1133-1135 Chartres Street." Laundry day in the Quarter. 8x10 inch acetate negative by Frances Benjamin Johnston. View full size.
Sorry, it's impossible for me to look at these back door French Quarter pics and not think of "Streetcar." They must have built the sets from these stills. (If it wasn't shot on location).
All trying to pose nonchalantly and not really succeeding. Also, none of them looking directly at the camera. One wonders if this was what the photographer wanted. Finally, there seems to be a definite demarcation between the sexes!
Mes chers amis. Laissez rouler les bon temps.
Red Beans and Rice day. That's Monday to the rest of the world.
1133 Chartres (pronounced "charters" in New Orleans) St. is now the Soniat House hotel.
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