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Two Women Tussle On The Beach
Galveston, Texas: c. 1947. A young woman in a modern bathing suit looks on as the winning contestants in an old time bathing suit competition fight over a single man on the ground, The woman on the left and the peacemaker man in back are wearing 1900 garb, the other two are from 1915
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1940s 1947 20 25 Years 25 30 Years 30 35 Years 35 40 Years Bathing Suit Beach Beaches Blond Hair Blonde Blonde Hair Borealis Brown Hair Carefree Caucasian Caucasian Appearance Caucasian Ethnicity Coast Competition Exclusive Greeting Card Usage Exclusive World Card Usage Fallen Fashion Female Fighting Five People Forties Friends Friendship Happy Having Fun Looking At Camera Male Mid Adult Men Monochromatic Monochrome Ocean Playful Playing Pulling Sand Shore Single Single Man Smiling Summer Summer Time Summertime Swimsuit Swimwear Texas Watching Winners Young Adult Women Young Adults Young Women Contestants Galveston Mid Adults Peacemaker Tugging
Two Women Tussle On The Beach - A Captivating Glimpse into 1940s Galveston, Texas
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. This print from the Underwood Archives takes us back to a sunny day in Galveston, Texas circa 1947. The scene unfolds on a picturesque beach, where two young women find themselves entangled in a playful yet fierce competition for the affections of a single man lying on the sandy ground. In this historical snapshot, we witness an intriguing clash of eras as the contestants don bathing suits representative of different time periods. While one woman wears the fashionable attire of 1915, her rival sports a more modern suit befitting the forties. Standing nearby is another gentleman dressed in traditional garb from 1900, seemingly trying to mediate between them. As these spirited ladies engage in their lighthearted tug-of-war over love's conquest, a young woman with blonde hair looks on with amusement and curiosity. Her presence adds an element of intrigue to this lively spectacle unfolding before her eyes. The backdrop of crashing waves and endless ocean serves as both witness and accomplice to this jovial summer scene. It captures not only the joyous spirit but also highlights the timeless allure that beaches hold for people seeking respite from daily life. Through this monochromatic photograph, we are transported back in time - immersed in history while simultaneously reminded that human emotions and connections remain constant across generations. It encapsulates moments of happiness, friendship, rivalry, and perhaps even unrequited love within its frame – all frozen forever by Universal Images Group (UIG) for our enjoyment today.
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