Swiss Diplomats Between Lisbon and Switzerland, Returning from Hungary, 1945

This 1945 black-and-white photograph captures Swiss diplomats aboard a bus returning from Hungary. Passengers, dressed in formal attire, exhibit varied expressions, reflecting a sense of camaraderie. Notably present are Carl Lutz and his wife. The bus's curved roof and patterned seats add character to this journey amid a potentially cool spring or summer day.

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FORTEPAN / Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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This 1945 black-and-white photograph captures Swiss diplomats aboard a bus returning from Hungary. Passengers, dressed in formal attire, exhibit varied expressions, reflecting a sense of camaraderie. Notably present are Carl Lutz and his wife. The bus's curved roof and patterned seats add character to this journey amid a potentially cool spring or summer day.
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Swiss Diplomats Between Lisbon and Switzerland, Returning from Hungary, 1945
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Svájci diplomaták Lisszabon és Svájc között, visszatérőben Magyarországról. A második sorban, szemüveggel Carl Lutz, mellette a felesége.
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This 1945 black-and-white photograph captures Swiss diplomats aboard a bus returning from Hungary. Passengers, dressed in formal attire, exhibit varied expressions, reflecting a sense of camaraderie. Notably present are Carl Lutz and his wife. The bus's curved roof and patterned seats add character to this journey amid a potentially cool spring or summer day.
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1945
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Archiv für Zeitgeschichte ETH Zürich / Agnes Hirschi
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Swiss Diplomats Between Lisbon and Switzerland, Returning from Hungary, 1945
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This 1945 black-and-white photograph captures Swiss diplomats aboard a bus returning from Hungary. Passengers, dressed in formal attire, exhibit varied expressions, reflecting a sense of camaraderie. Notably present are Carl Lutz and his wife. The bus's curved roof and patterned seats add character to this journey amid a potentially cool spring or summer day.
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social gathering
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diplomacy
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1950s style
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bus
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diplomats
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formal attire
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photography
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Carl Lutz
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formal clothing
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public transport
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travel
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The image features a black-and-white photograph of a bus interior filled with people. The bus has a distinctive curved roof, and the interior is equipped with rows of patterned seats. Each row is filled with passengers, predominantly adults, who appear to be engaged in various expressions and activities. In the foreground, a man is seated with a pipe, smiling as he looks toward the camera. To his right, another man appears thoughtful, slightly leaning forward. There are several women in the arrangement, with one in the center looking directly at the camera with a pleasant expression, her dark hair styled in loose curls. Many of the women are dressed in formal attire, with light-colored blouses and tailored jackets. Some have accessories like headbands or pins, suggesting a sense of style from a previous era. Several people in the background are partially obscured but appear to be equally dressed in formal clothing. Along the sides of the bus, various garments hang, such as jackets and coats, which may indicate that the weather outside is moderate or cool. The natural light entering from the windows suggests that the photograph was taken during daylight hours, possibly in the spring or summer, given the greenery visible outside. The scene evokes a sense of camaraderie among the passengers as they embark on a journey together.
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Svájci diplomaták Lisszabon és Svájc között, visszatérőben Magyarországról. A második sorban, szemüveggel Carl Lutz, mellette a felesége.