The only person in this photo whom I recognise without doubt is my grandmother Sally, in the middle. It's the small girl in front who makes one smile at these photos, though - isn't it?
Because of the photos being found in an envelope marked Tvärred, I'm guessing that the man to the right may be my grandparents' friend Anders Andersson (who lived there) - but I'm not sure. I'm also not sure when to date it. The photo seems to be of later date than most of those in the same envelope. Mid 1950s? I was born in 1955 myself, and I remember my grandfather often wearing a beret similar to those worn by the two gentlemen here. I also have a memory (unsupported by photos) that there was a girl at Tvärred who must have been some 6-7 years or so older than myself. Whether she was the daughter of Anders or someone else, I can't recall. All I really remember is that she introduced me to the dance called "twist", playing music on a small record player up in her room!
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Fun photos - one totally casual, one posed for the camera. And your mention of learning to do the "twist" brought back memories! The twist, the jerk, the pony, the swim, the mashed potatoes, & all the rest. Those '60s dances were something else. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat rainy day photos...and the twist definitely was in the 60s, I think maybe 63. That's because I visited the Peppermint Lounge in NY city then. Too crowded to even get in.
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast when photos are taken at nearly the same time like these two. By themselves each photo offers different hints on the personalities. Together I think they say more about the individuals. The photos also have a charm for being taken on a rainy day. Berets seem like a post-war fashion 1946-55.
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