Vtg B&W Snapshot Man Navy Sailor Pea Coat Uniform Snow Indiana Gob Winter 1940s
Vernacular Snapshot

Vtg B&W Snapshot Man Navy Sailor Pea Coat Uniform Snow Indiana Gob Winter 1940s

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Condition
Used
Format
Vernacular Snapshot · c. 1888–1970s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
397919919738
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Vtg B&W Snapshot Man Navy Sailor Pea Coat Uniform Snow Indiana Gob Winter 1940s

This candid B&W snapshot captures a young Navy sailor standing proudly in his winter uniform amidst a blanket of Indiana snow. The man is dressed in a classic heavy pea coat and a traditional gob hat, braving the elements during a cold midwestern season. The composition offers a personal glimpse into military life on the home front, highlighting the sharp contrast between the dark wool of the coat and the bright white landscape.

Collectors of 1940s militaria and WWII-era social history will value this vtg image for its authentic atmosphere and regional connection. It serves as a poignant visual record of a sailor during the winter months of a transformative decade, preserved in a moment of quiet reflection.

A genuine piece of history featuring a sailor in his pea coat and gob hat.
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