Young Boxers in Ring with Trainers, Cinematic Feeling c. 1950s Glossy Snapshot tufted product of the particular skills

product of the particular skills and sensibilities of their particular makers

perhaps in making use of a compass among other things

and equally from both sides

Clearly quite an old thing

1 7/8" in diameter with a handy mirrored back

Young Boxers in Ring with Trainers, Cinematic Feeling c. 1950s Glossy Snapshot tufted product of the particular skillsThis photo snuck up on me (like a good boxer I guess!) I first grabbed it because I love a boxing photo, but the more time I spend with it the more compelling I find it, and moodily cinematic feeling, too, with a sense of real significance to the quiet moment captured, as if some sort of turning point in all of their lives. I do love to project! But really, what a beautiful play of bodies and gestures and details, down to the pair of boxing gloves