Akimbo Collection

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Sun is Out
The verse on the card contains the lines Coupon trouble grows - shes naught to dry - but pegs. Clothes rationing began in June 1941 and did not end until 1949

Reducing, Second Stone, 1916 (litho)
873782 Reducing, Second Stone, 1916 (litho) by Bellows, George Wesley (1882-1925); 45.4 x43.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Bequest of Earle W

Man Casting a Long Shadow, 1934 (lithograph)
2622276 Man Casting a Long Shadow, 1934 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a man with his hands on his hips casting a long red)

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20-25 years, 540, addiction, adult, akimbo, archival, attitude, black & white, black and white
20-25 years, 540, addiction, adult, akimbo, archival, attitude, black &, Vintage Black & White, 86493310

20-25 years, 25-30 years, 540, adult, akimbo, archival, awkward, black & white, black and white
20-25 years, 25-30 years, 540, adult, akimbo, archival, awkward, black, Vintage Black & White, 86493391

18-19 years, 20-25 years, 540, adult, akimbo, archival, black & white, black and white
18-19 years, 20-25 years, 540, adult, akimbo, archival, black & white, , Vintage Black & White, 86493403

16-17 years, 18-19 years, 540, adults, akimbo, archival, baton, baton twirlers, black & white
16-17 years, 18-19 years, 540, adults, akimbo, archival, baton, baton t, Vintage Black & White, 86493361

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"Akimbo: A Glimpse into the Playful Past" Step back in time to the World War II era, where comic postcards brought smiles on sunny days. With a reduction in color, these archival treasures transport us to a bygone era filled with laughter and light-heartedness. In 1916, lithographs like "Second Stone" captured moments frozen in time. The man casting a long shadow in 1934 reveals an attitude of confidence and strength. These black and white images evoke nostalgia for a simpler time. Awkwardness knows no age limit as we observe adults aged 20-25 or 25-30 striking akimbo poses. Their youthful energy shines through the lens of archival photography, reminding us that even grown-ups can embrace their playful side. From baton twirlers frozen mid-performance to dancing farmers from centuries past, akimbo stances transcend generations. In black and white simplicity, these images capture fleeting moments that become timeless classics. But not all is lightheartedness; sometimes life brings discomfort too. Back pain affects people of all ages - from young adults aged 18-19 or 20-25 to seasoned individuals at age 540. Yet amidst this physical challenge, there's resilience found within each person's akimbo stance. As we delve into these snapshots of history, let us appreciate the joyous moments they encapsulate while acknowledging the struggles faced by those who came before us. Akimbo may be just an innocent pose but it speaks volumes about our shared human experiences across time.