Figure 1.--This snapshot shows two boys, preumably brothers, identically dressed for school. All we know for sure is that it was dated 12/10/50 which in Europe presumably means October 12, 1950. The boys wear identical berets and long dark smocks with Peter Pan collars and small bows. Our best guess is ht they are either French or Italian boys. The berets and smocks suggest France. The smock and white collars suggest Italy, although the bows are not what we usually see in Italy. We think Italy is the most likely country, but are not at all sure. Perhaps our European readers will have some insight here.

This snapshot shows two boys, preumably brothers, identically dressed for school. The boys look to be about 6-9 years old. All we know for sure is that it was dated 12/10/50 which in Europe presumably means October 12, 1950. The boys wear identical berets and long dark smocks with Peter Pan collars and small bows. Our best guess is ht they are either French or Italian boys. The berets and smocks suggest France. The smock and white collars suggest Italy, although the bows are not what we usually see in Italy. We think Italy is the most likely country, but are not at all sure. Perhaps our European readers will have some insight here. A reader writes, "If the boys are wearing long stockings (I can't quite make it out) they maybe Swiss boys from the Italian section of Italy."

Created: 6:24 AM 5/15/2017
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