Striking Old Snapshot of Swimmers at Asbury Park, NJ wooden knife tray paper cover

paper cover

where there is a bit of wood loss too

which one could easily add again

and can be flipped the opposite way like a fan to reveal the reverse side

Striking Old Snapshot of Swimmers at Asbury Park, NJ wooden knife tray paper coverA 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