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in4
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Ruth Orkin photo journal
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November 20, 2023, 08:59:07 am »
Central Paris: I viewed an exhibition of Ruth Orkin’s photographs, taken as she cycled across The USA as a 17 yo in 1939. Bit of a snapshot of a bygone era too.
The dress will I’m sure become a lucrative side hustle for The Bridgwater Fashion Dept! Personally I just don’t have the legs for it.
https://www.orkinphoto.com/
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Andre Jute
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November 20, 2023, 02:34:31 pm »
I rotated the photos for you, Ian, and for the members who don't have software to do it for themselves.
Fascinating subject. And without mudguards too! I bet that dress didn't look the same at the end of the journey.
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in4
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November 20, 2023, 04:21:17 pm »
Thanks for rotating them Andre. Some sort of technical anomaly I think.
In addition to the cycling dimension, the photos chronicle a particular era in America. Perhaps a glimpse into a rapidly changing world. The bike saddle might be a sprung Brooks and if so perhaps is the most forgiving part of a quite unforgiving bike. Fair play to Ruth!
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Andre Jute
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November 20, 2023, 08:03:23 pm »
I noticed those thin tyres.
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Mike Ayling
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November 21, 2023, 09:25:46 pm »
Another thank you for the rotation, Andre.
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