Leonard and Myrtle Curtis pose by a vintage car, Webster City, 1940

In 1940 Webster City, Leonard Myron Curtis (28) poses with his mother Myrtle France Curtis (52) by his vintage car. Leonard is dressed in a dark overcoat and hat while Myrtle wears a dark coat with fur trim. Their close bond is highlighted as she smiles with her arm around him against a backdrop of residential houses and bare trees.

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Leonard Curtis
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People: Leonard Myron Curtis (1912-1989) and his mother, Myrtle France Curtis (1888-1972) Activity: Leonard and Myrtle are posing in front of Leonard’s car.
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In 1940 Webster City, Leonard Myron Curtis (28) poses with his mother Myrtle France Curtis (52) by his vintage car. Leonard is dressed in a dark overcoat and hat while Myrtle wears a dark coat with fur trim. Their close bond is highlighted as she smiles with her arm around him against a backdrop of residential houses and bare trees.
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The image features a man and a woman standing beside a vintage car, which is parked on the street. The man, who appears to be in his late 20s to early 30s, is wearing a dark overcoat and a light-colored hat, with a tie visible underneath. He has a neutral expression and is leaning slightly against the car with one hand on the door. The woman, estimated to be in her 60s or 70s, is wearing a dark coat with fur trim and a matching hat. She is smiling and has her arm around the man's shoulder, indicating a close relationship. Both subjects are positioned slightly to the left of the frame. In the background, there are two houses with visible architectural details: the house on the left has a pointed roof with a chimney, while the house on the right features a large porch and decorative trim. The trees in the background are bare, indicating it may be early spring or late autumn, and the lighting is bright, suggesting it is daytime.
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In 1940 Webster City, Leonard Myron Curtis (28) poses with his mother Myrtle France Curtis (52) by his vintage car. Leonard is dressed in a dark overcoat and hat while Myrtle wears a dark coat with fur trim. Their close bond is highlighted as she smiles with her arm around him against a backdrop of residential houses and bare trees.
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Leonard and Myrtle Curtis pose by a vintage car, Webster City, 1940
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In 1940 Webster City, Leonard Myron Curtis (28) poses with his mother Myrtle France Curtis (52) by his vintage car. Leonard is dressed in a dark overcoat and hat while Myrtle wears a dark coat with fur trim. Their close bond is highlighted as she smiles with her arm around him against a backdrop of residential houses and bare trees.
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The image features a man and a woman standing beside a vintage car, which is parked on the street. The man, who appears to be in his late 20s to early 30s, is wearing a dark overcoat and a light-colored hat, with a tie visible underneath. He has a neutral expression and is leaning slightly against the car with one hand on the door. The woman, estimated to be in her 60s or 70s, is wearing a dark coat with fur trim and a matching hat. She is smiling and has her arm around the man's shoulder, indicating a close relationship. Both subjects are positioned slightly to the left of the frame. In the background, there are two houses with visible architectural details: the house on the left has a pointed roof with a chimney, while the house on the right features a large porch and decorative trim. The trees in the background are bare, indicating it may be early spring or late autumn, and the lighting is bright, suggesting it is daytime.
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The image shows a man and a woman standing next to a vintage car. The woman is wearing a fur coat and hat, while the man is dressed in a coat and hat. In the background, there are two houses and bare trees.
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The image features a man and a woman standing beside a vintage car, which is parked on the street. The man, who appears to be in his late 20s to early 30s, is wearing a dark overcoat and a light-colored hat, with a tie visible underneath. He has a neutral expression and is leaning slightly against the car with one hand on the door. The woman, estimated to be in her 60s or 70s, is wearing a dark coat with fur trim and a matching hat. She is smiling and has her arm around the man's shoulder, indicating a close relationship. Both subjects are positioned slightly to the left of the frame. In the background, there are two houses with visible architectural details: the house on the left has a pointed roof with a chimney, while the house on the right features a large porch and decorative trim. The trees in the background are bare, indicating it may be early spring or late autumn, and the lighting is bright, suggesting it is daytime.

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People: Leonard Myron Curtis (1912-1989) and his mother, Myrtle France Curtis (1888-1972) Activity: Leonard and Myrtle are posing in front of Leonard’s car.