Black and WTF

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1865

From La Bohème [The Staging of Artists in photography of the 19th and 20th century] exhibition at Museum Ludwig Köln.

(via billyjane)

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Date unknown

“This is probably somewhere on the southside of Chicago where my grandpa Dominick (left) ran a tavern in the neighborhood of Roseland. No idea why they are in a garbage can. Or who the other guy is.”

(via Laura)

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1940

Jesse Dixon and his flying automobile.

Accompanying note: “Built by Jess Dixon of Andalusia, Ala. Can fly forward, backward or hover in the air. Runs on road or flys across country. 40 H.P. motor, air cooled, speeds to 100 m.p.h.”

(by Florida Memory)

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1934

Young women make fun of sign at a beach in Miami, Florida requiring full bathing suits.

(via Florida Memory)

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Date unknown

A woman with a rifle disguises herself with Spanish moss.

(via Florida Memory)

laurenlyon asked: what category do you want to recommended in?

Please recommend Black and WTF in Humor.

Thanks so much!

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1965

Lassie awaits her cue in front of a camera crew. In this episode, “Lassie the Voyager” which aired on October 16, 1966, Lassie and Ranger Corey are in Florida.

(via Florida Memory)

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1959

Governor Collins’ daughter Darby with the Thanksgiving turkey at the governor’s mansion in Tallahassee, Florida.

(by Florida Memory)