When I was studying near Geneva as a
callow youth, one of my favorite things to do was visit thrift stores*, especially a Catholic one in a huge old building. Unfortunately I didn't have the wherewithal to haul home any of the beautiful old wood wardrobes, but I did buy my share of more portable items, including some wonderful old photos.
Front (very New-Year's-Revelry-appropriate):
And back:
{Loose translation: "24 May '33/ Burial of the boy's life** [illegible, at least to me]/ at [illegible's] place"}
*Things haven't changed much....
**[I interpret this to be some sort of farewell to a carefree student life?]
{Loose translation: "24 May '33/ Burial of the boy's life** [illegible, at least to me]/ at [illegible's] place"}
That's a great picture! I wonder what they used to paint their faces.
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