Photo from 1923 of Young Boy in Sailor Suit - 20th Century Michigan Photography

This Classic photo was taken in 1923, when sailor suits were the height of boys' fashion. The little boy is wearing a U.S. Navy uniform, as evidenced by the symbol on his left arm featuring the crossed anchor and eagle symbol. The specific symbol here looks like a Boatswain's Mate's symbol and Chief Petty Officer designation. This child would be from a family of great means, as professional photos were still uncommon in most households. Great gift for someone in the Navy or a naval historian, or framed in a Cottage on the Great Lakes.

The signature at the bottom reads "Poling Gilfid[?] 1923"

Height: photo card 8 1/4",  10 1/2"
Width: photo 6 1/4", card 7 1/2

Condition: Mild creasing and cracks on bottom of card, slight silvering on photo.

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