Forest sprites
Photograph
Two young adults and three children are posed in the around a tree stump. The adults' clothing is covered with leaves and one is holding a hook. The other adult and the children, who are dressed plain tank tops and shorts, are blowing double flutes perhaps inspired by the Greek aulos.
This image was featured as History Mystery #113 with the text "This charming photo was shot locally in the 1920s. Nothing else is known. What was going on here? Please help us solve the mystery."
2023.10.356
Digital scan
This scene appears to be a tableau vivant with the participants seeking to evoke mythological themes. May be associated with an arts group or well-read family.
Winthers, Sally
2023.10
Found in Collection
These photos were published by Jack Sheridan for Commercial Record "History Mystery" features.
Digital data in CatalogIt
These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.
11/04/2023
11/04/2023