Two men in aprons, c. 1930
Item
Title
Two men in aprons, c. 1930
Description
Two men on the street, in aprons. Handwritten on back: "A.O. Kanner, Chas Arbogast at 40 & 8 wreck"
The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses, founded in 1920, is an honor society for the American Legion, and members must be honorably discharged veterans and invited to join. The ceremony to initiate a new member was known as a "wreck."
The Society of Forty Men and Eight Horses, founded in 1920, is an honor society for the American Legion, and members must be honorably discharged veterans and invited to join. The ceremony to initiate a new member was known as a "wreck."
Source
Scans gift of Stuart Heritage Museum; donation from Sandra Thurlow, who received the items from Mrs. Axtell in 1989.
Contributor
Rights
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Format
1 black and white print; 2x4 inches
Language
English
Type
Still image
Identifier
SHM-2023-005-031
2023.005
Coverage
Original Format
Photographic print
Collection
Citation
“Two men in aprons, c. 1930,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 5, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/620.