“June 17, 1922. Washington, D.C. “Group winners at Tidal Basin bathing beach.” On the right we have eternal Shorpy sweetheart Iola Swinnerton; the others are interchangeable nonentities who serve only to emphasize her many charms. In the background is the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. “
Summer 1937. “Street scene — Provincetown, Massachusetts.” And a reminder to “Don’t write — Telegraph!” 35mm negative by Edwin Rosskam.
“Washington Tidal Basin Beauty Contest — August 5, 1922.” Seventeen-year-old Eva Fridell, takes the loving cup from judge Isaac Gans. National Photo Company Collection glass negative.
Washington, D.C., circa 1922. “Potomac bathing beach.” National Photo Company glass negative.
October 1942. “Douglas Aircraft plant at Long Beach, California. An A-20 bomber being riveted by a woman worker.” (With, yes, a power drill.) 4x5 Kodachrome transparency by Alfred Palmer, Office of War Information.
