Wonderful story, Alexa! And she was beautiful enough to be Miss Italy - probably outshone Miss Italy on the boat! ; )
Nov 12, 2012 7:35 pm
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Antoinetta Tartaglini, age18, 1949 New York
This is a picture taken of Antionetta Tartaglini just after her arrival in the US from Sulmona. She was 18 at the time. When she first came off the boat, she was given flowers and a sash and a beautiful crown. She though, 'Wow, this is the way they great people here?' Turns out, everyone thought she ... show more
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at The Port at New York City
New York City, New York United States of America
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Also in this photo:
Antoinetta Tartaglini
at 18 years old
