Couple with Advertising Umbrella on Beach Antique Photograph deer This piece is emblematic of

This piece is emblematic of his work--beautifully crafted

I'd guess fairly early 20th century

I love the silhouette

in a gesture that feels like a forever embrace

which mimic the shape of scissors handles

Couple with Advertising Umbrella on Beach Antique Photograph deer This piece is emblematic ofI don't buy a lot of old photographs, but I could not resist this couple, perched on a rock under this terrific umbrella, which if one looks closely seems to advertise a store selling shoes and clothing in what I believe reads Hagerstown (Maryland.) I love how she grips one side of the umbrella while he sits relaxed with hands folded in his lap, and the contrast between his whites, her dark dress, and the alternating light and dark panels of the