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Published 8 years ago by Splitfish with 10 Comments

Stopping for directions in 1926

In this 1926 photograph by Luis Marden, a man passing through Questa, New Mexico, stops to ask a policeman for directions.

 

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  • Amabaie
    +7

    Looks like a movie set.

    • drunkenninja
      +3

      I don't know what it is, but there is something odd and spectacular about this photo that makes me think it IS a stage, yet after closer examination it becomes to resemble real life again. Can't put my finger on it...

      • Graphictruth
        +4

        It's been colorized and I'm pretty sure that the sign has been added via photoshop. That sign owes more to the 1970's than the 1920's. In the 20's, I would expect it to be carved or hand-painted. but if it WERE printed, it would be lithographed onto tin. This looks much more like some form of transfer lettering.

        It could be real - but if it is, it would be even stranger than the photo having been altered - probably for someone's website or brochure.

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  • rhingo
    +5

    Anyone know what the USCCC on the licence plate is all about?

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  • doodlegirl
    +4

    Just Love that vintage feeling to it.

  • vernessataylor
    +2

    I love vintage photography. This one captures culture, landscape and technology all in one. Great catch, @Splitfish!

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