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January 20, 1921. Washington, D.C. "American Forestry Association bird house contest." Back when ornithology was something a boy picked up on the streets. National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
Zooming in shows that at least the boy second from the right is wearing corduroy. The one on the right may be, but either the resolution isn't high enough or he's wearing something like a velvet like material.
I like the bark birdhouse myself.
The variable opening size radiator cover on the vehicle helps solve the possibility of boiling over when the air tempature rises after a cold morning start.
Looking at the variety of birdhouses built by these boys shows an interesting mix of ideas but the one featured being held by the apparent "judge" is quite ingenious as it is obviously manufactured to bird specifications but is veneered in natural bark which would not only appeal to the birds but would blend right into the tree when in use. The boy sitting high up in the center (in the trench coat)seems to be having the best time, so maybe he feels he is gonna win. And are those velvet suits the two on the right are wearing? They don't look like corduroy. Seems like those wholesome and innocent days were long ago and far away.
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