Carl Lutz and group at the Southern Railway Station, Budapest, 1942

In 1942, a group photo capturing Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, with ten others at the Southern Railway Station in Budapest. The individuals, dressed in early 20th-century styles, pose with luggage, likely before a significant departure. The setting is urban with a backdrop of mixed architectural styles, conveying a busy winter atmosphere.

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photograph
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suisse.fortepan.eu
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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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In 1942, a group photo capturing Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, with ten others at the Southern Railway Station in Budapest. The individuals, dressed in early 20th-century styles, pose with luggage, likely before a significant departure. The setting is urban with a backdrop of mixed architectural styles, conveying a busy winter atmosphere.
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Carl Lutz and group at the Southern Railway Station, Budapest, 1942
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a felvétel a Déli pályaudvar előtt készült. Középen Carl Lutz svájci diplomata, háttérben az Alkotás utca házsora.
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In 1942, a group photo capturing Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, with ten others at the Southern Railway Station in Budapest. The individuals, dressed in early 20th-century styles, pose with luggage, likely before a significant departure. The setting is urban with a backdrop of mixed architectural styles, conveying a busy winter atmosphere.
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1942
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Hungary
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Budapest XII.
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47.49835
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19.04045
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Carl Lutz and group at the Southern Railway Station, Budapest, 1942
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In 1942, a group photo capturing Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat, with ten others at the Southern Railway Station in Budapest. The individuals, dressed in early 20th-century styles, pose with luggage, likely before a significant departure. The setting is urban with a backdrop of mixed architectural styles, conveying a busy winter atmosphere.
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1942
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transportation
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Carl Lutz
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Budapest
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Southern Railway Station
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group photo
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luggage
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urban setting
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photograph
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diplomat
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group portrait
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historical event
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urban architecture
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The image features a group of eleven individuals arranged closely together, standing outdoors in an urban setting. The people are dressed in various styles typical of the early to mid-20th century. Most of the men are wearing overcoats and hats. The coats are predominantly light and dark shades, providing a somewhat formal appearance. Among the group, a woman stands prominently near the center, wearing a light-colored coat and a wide-brimmed hat. She is holding a handbag and has a pleasant demeanor, smiling towards the camera. The group appears to be posing for a photograph, likely capturing a moment of departure or a significant event. In front of the group, several pieces of luggage are visible. There are a few large suitcases—one appears to be dark and rectangular, while another is cylindrical. A bigger duffel bag is also present, marked with a light-colored stripe, suggesting it may contain a variety of items. Behind the group, a vehicle can be partially seen, parked along the street. The vehicle has a vintage design and is black in color, likely indicative of the era. The setting features buildings in the background, showcasing a mix of architectural styles with brick and stone facades, suggesting a busy urban environment. The time of day appears to be overcast, with a soft light that implies it might be early morning or late afternoon, and the trees are bare, hinting at a cold season, likely either late fall or winter. There are cobblestones underfoot, typical of older urban streets, and faint signage can be observed on some of the buildings, though the text is not legible.
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a felvétel a Déli pályaudvar előtt készült. Középen Carl Lutz svájci diplomata, háttérben az Alkotás utca házsora.