Early Photograph of a Cross Dresser

Well, I think this snapshot qualifies as an early photo of a cross-dresser...even if it was posed in jest. Still an unusual vernacular photograph. Untitled (Man in Women's lingerie) anonymous Dated on reverse 1935. Collection Jim Linderman

Vernacular Photographs: Let Us Entertain You

Vernacular Photographs: Let Us Entertain You.  A few forgotten performers.  Original photographs collection Jim Linderman

Where are Marion and Irma? Vernacular Photographs

Marion and Irma are playing games at the Sally Rand Nude Revue show at the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939 San Francisco.  Pair of original snapshot photographs 
Collection Jim Linderman

Large Folk Art Whirligig in the Sky

Large Folk Art Whirligig  original snapshot c. 1950? Collection Jim Linderman

The Human Living Whirligig

The Human Living Whirligig of Norwich, CT is presented by the Smith Wood Working Co. in 1957.  I checked...the float didn't win first prize.
Original Snapshot collection Dull Tool Dim Bulb

Outside Office!

Can we work outside today?  Looks like the college newspaper staff is taking the show on the road.
Original photograph Dull Tool Dim Bulb.  Thanks to Boxlot on Facebook.

Underwater Ballet Vernacular Photograph

"Vicki" takes an air break.  Original snapshot, no date, circa 1960.  Thanks to BOX LOT on Facebook.

A Genuine Dog and Pony show

Genuine Dog and Pony show! On reverse: Willie J. Bernard, Manager.  Bernard's Freak Animal Fair Canaan, NH. No date, circa 1930?  Collection Jim Linderman

Scenes from a Texas Immersion Baptism Vernacular photographs 1927 San Antonio

Scenes from a Texas Immersion Baptism. Each stamped on reverse 1927 San Antonio.  Photographer Carl D. Newton.  Collection Jim Linderman

How to Cook with Spirits Vernacular Photograph

How to Cook with Spirits Rotary Club Gaggle of Goblins
1946 
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Love during Wartime Anonymous Vernacular Photograph circa 1940

Love during Wartime Anonymous Vernacular Photograph circa 1940  
Collection Jim Linderman

Spanking A Vintage Photograph

It has been called many things, but it ultimately comes down to slapping the buttocks of another.  In this case, the "other" is "the missus"  I guess.  A mongrel waits patiently. 

Anonymous snapshot of a spanking 1949 Collection DULL TOOL DIM BULB

Not unless you have a warrant (and say hello to the whirligig when you leave) 1959 Vernacular Folk Art Photograph

Not unless you have a warrant (and say hello to the whirligig when you leave) 1959 Vernacular Folk Art Photograph COLLECTION JIM LINDERMAN

Sticking a Toothpick into an Apple 1954 vernacular photograph Collection Jim Linderman

Sticking a Toothpick into an Apple 1954 Original Anonymous vernacular photograph Collection Jim Linderman

Workers Prep the NEW BIG SIGN (for something...)

Early automobile race?  Horse race?  Guesses?  Somebody is going to need a whole lot of chalk.  Undated Snapshot

The Human Centipede Vernacular Photograph 1940

Original Photograph 1940 by Leslie H. Gardner.  Collection Jim Linderman
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Stork n' Dorks Vernacular Photograph

Stork n' Dorks spend a day at the beach.  
Vernacular Photograph collection Jim Linderman

Bicycle Stunt Snapshot Vernacular Photo

Bicycle Stunt Snapshot Vernacular Photo Collection Jim Linderman

Hair Show 1961 Collection Jim Linderman

Untitled and Anonymous "Hair Show" South Carolina 1961 Collection Jim Linderman

One Man Play? Bizarre Fetish? Magic Trick? Performance Art? Interrogation? Mystery Snapshot

A curious snapshot comes by way of a friend.  One Man Play?  Bizarre Fetish?  Magic Trick?  Performance Art?  Interrogation?