Sharp late-1920s fashion details including striped trousers, patterned necktie, polished shoes, and slicked hairstyle give this image strong Jazz Age character. Back of photo includes a developer stamp dated “SEP 1928” from Sioux City, Iowa.
Historic Images Part Number: mjb15934. This is an original press photo. Photo is dated 01-16-1994. It may contain wrinkles, cracks, and possibly even tears due to its age and how it was handled before it got to us.
As with most vernacular photography of this era, the photographer is unknown. The composition focuses tightly on the hands and the animal, emphasizing texture, scale, and the quiet calm of the scene.
