MC-0167
Photo Details
ARCHIVE DESCRIPTION:
A black-and-white snapshot shows a person floating or treading water in a large open body of water. The subject wears a swim cap and a dark swimsuit, with the horizon visible in the distance and no shoreline or buildings in frame. Handwritten text below the image appears to read “Salt Lake,” though this is not fully certain from the photo alone.
VISIBLE CLUES:
- Single person in water, likely mid-lake or open water
- Swim cap and one-piece style swimsuit
- Open horizon with no visible landmarks
- Black-and-white print with worn edges and light surface scratches
- Handwritten caption below image appears to say “Salt Lake”
- Small number or mark at lower left margin
POSSIBLE ERA / LOCATION CLUES:
- Likely mid-20th century based on swimsuit style and print quality, but uncertain
- “Salt Lake” caption suggests a salt lake or similarly named location, though exact place is unclear
- Could be a recreational swim or posed water scene
SEARCH TAGS:
black and white, swimmer, swim cap, open water, salt lake, vintage snapshot, mid century, lake, water recreation, handwritten caption
Submitted: 2026-05-27 07:41:13
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