Clarice Stunick at Beach in Pants c. 1914
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- Title
- Clarice Stunick at Beach in Pants c. 1914
- Description
- Captured in a moment of spirited physical freedom, Clara Zdunek stands on the Lake Erie shore wearing a nautical "middy" blouse and trousers—a modern ensemble that rejected the restrictive layers of the previous generation. This silver gelatin snapshot is distinguished by a small identification tag hand-labeled "Clara" tucked into her pocket, suggesting the photo was part of a structured group outing or resort activity where individual names were afterwards written on photos. The image captures the "New Woman" aesthetic of the 1910s, where the shore provided a rare stage for young women to inhabit their bodies with strength and joy. It is a candid record of a generational shift toward mobility, documenting the youngest sister's vibrant presence in the sun.
- Date
- 1914
- Subject
- Clarice Auguste Zdunek
- Creator
- Unidentified
- Format
- black and white print
- Rights
- © 2026 The Fifty Acres. All rights reserved. Courtesy of the Haushalter-Casler Family Archive
- Referenced By
- Clarice Auguste Zdunek
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