Uncle Fester with an Umbrella at the Beach
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Uncle Fester with an Umbrella at the Beach
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Daniel Pinna
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07/12/2011
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AncientFaces
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08/31/2020
The last day of August - Yay! For us, this photo seems to sum up the month - yes, it's summer but carry protection. Who knows what will happen? Fires, floods . . . or a run in with an unknown man who looks like Uncle Fester?
Filipe Medeiros
3 followers 212 favorites
07/14/2011
I would say he looks more like "The Penguin" from Batman with that umbrella.
Filipe Medeiros
3 followers 212 favorites
07/14/2011
Also, it's the "Addam's" family with 2 D's. Probably related, though ;)
Janet Young
1 follower 56 favorites
07/15/2011
He probably donned his wife's skirt (see the pleats) to be presentable for the photo instead of just appearing in the swimming suit.
A J
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03/25/2024
What stands out to me is that approx 90% of his body is covered, is this for protection or was the sun more intense back then. Why do photos from this time period always show people covering up so much from the sun? In addition to the clothing, this man is wearing a hat AND carrying an umbrella. I also notice that I can't seen anyone else on the beach, it looks empty. Why do so many beach photos look this way during this time period? Were the sun's rays more intense or were people more aware of the harmful effects of sunlight or are they more modest and cautious back then? I've always wondered.
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