Striking Old Snapshot of Swimmers at Asbury Park, NJ full plate tintype Area of flame stitch: 3"

Area of flame stitch: 3" x 4"

This old bunny lost a foot along the way somewhere

with hand-colored pink cheeks on the portrait to boot

and I would assume mid-40s or not too long after

and barely noticeable from the front otherwise

Striking Old Snapshot of Swimmers at Asbury Park, NJ full plate tintype Area of flame stitch: 3"A relatively rare snapshot of bathers on the beach at Absury Park, New Jersey, c. 1920 I believe, complete with the woman at center sporting a swim suit bearing the name of the seaside resort, which was established in 1871. Just outside the frame of the photo to the left would be the crowded boardwalk above. What I love about this snapshot, though, is its intimacy and specificity. What a strong looking pair of women standing at center and directly