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Unusual Meeting On The Slopes
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Unusual Meeting On The Slopes
United States: c. 1923. A woman skier on the mountain slope wearing a sash and western hat shakes hands with a man on skis in a one piece bathing suit and carrying a parasol
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Media ID 9741627
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1920s 1923 B And W Bizarre Black And White Image Caucasian Ethnicity Daytime Face To Face Female Handshake Hats Holding Hands Males Monochromatic Monochrome Mountain Mountain Range Out Of Context Parasol Quirky Sash Shaking Hands Skiing Snow Sport Two People Unusual Weird Winter Winter Sport Wintry One Piece Swimsuit Unexpected
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph captured in the United States around 1923, we witness an unusual meeting on the snowy slopes. A woman skier, adorned with a sash and sporting a western hat, stands confidently on the mountain slope. Her eyes meet those of a man skiing towards her, dressed in an unexpected one-piece bathing suit and carrying a whimsical parasol. The image freezes this peculiar moment where two individuals from different worlds come face to face. Their handshake symbolizes not only their physical encounter but also the merging of contrasting styles and eras. The monochromatic backdrop of snow-covered mountains adds to the historical charm of this vintage snapshot. This scene raises countless questions about its context: What brought these two characters together? Was it mere chance or perhaps an intentional rendezvous? Regardless, their unexpected encounter challenges societal norms and conventions prevalent during that time period. As we gaze at this enigmatic print by Underwood Archives from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded that history is filled with moments that defy explanation or categorization. It serves as a reminder that life's most interesting encounters often occur when least expected – just like this bizarre meeting on the wintry slopes back in 1923.
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