Child in period costume
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Child in period costume
Young child in period costume eating an apple, his toy gun on the ground in front of him.
circa 1967
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Media ID 14394641
© The Japics Historic Photography Collection/Mary Evans
1967 Apple Brick Bricks Crazy Crouch Crouching Eating Enactment Foreground Paving
EDITORS COMMENTS
This charming photograph captures the innocence and imagination of childhood in the 1960s. In the foreground, a young child dressed in a period costume sits on the ground, his tiny hands holding an apple up to his rosy cheeks as he takes a bite. The intricately designed costume, complete with lace collars and puffed sleeves, transports us back in time. In the background, a brick wall and crazy paving add to the authenticity of the scene. But what sets this image apart is the unexpected prop in the lower left corner: a toy gun, lying forgotten in the dirt. The contrast between the child's historical attire and his modern toy adds a layer of complexity to the image, hinting at the blend of old and new that characterized the 1960s. The child's crouching position and focused expression as he savors his apple suggest a sense of enactment, as if he is playing out a scene from a bygone era. This photograph, taken circa 1967, is a beautiful reminder of the power of imagination and the enduring allure of history. The young child's playful interaction with the past invites us to explore the rich tapestry of our collective history and the many ways it continues to shape our present.
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