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Original 1944 Rowboat Lake Vacation Photograph
Family Boating Snapshot • August 1944 • Handwritten “FichCove Inn\" (Southampton NY)
Photo Overview
Original vintage black-and-white photograph showing three people seated in a wooden rowboat on the water. The scene includes an older man holding an oar, a young boy seated in the middle, and a smiling woman seated toward the front of the boat.
The shoreline, trees, water, wooden boat, and relaxed summer clothing give the image a classic mid-century vacation feel. The reverse side is handwritten with “August ’44” and appears to read “FichCove Inn”, giving the photo a specific dated context from the World War II era.
Handwritten Identification
The reverse side is inscribed “August ’44” and appears to read “Fich Cove Inn.” There is also a lighter handwritten notation lower on the back that appears to read “Loose”.
The dated inscription makes this more desirable than an unidentified boating snapshot, especially for collectors of 1940s family photography, vacation images, lake scenes, and World War II-era civilian life.
Key Details
- Original vintage snapshot photograph
- Three people seated in a wooden rowboat
- Lake, pond, or cove setting
- Older man holding an oar
- Young boy seated in center of boat
- Woman in patterned swimsuit seated at right
- Reverse handwritten: “August ’44”
- Reverse appears to read: “Rich Cove Inn”
- Approx. 3.5\" x 4.5\" based on ruler shown
Collector Interest
- 1940s boating photographs
- Lake vacation and summer leisure snapshots
- World War II-era civilian life images
- Wooden rowboat and fishing imagery
- Family vacation photography
- Named or inscribed vintage snapshots
Condition
Pre-owned original vintage photograph with age-related wear. The photo shows light toning, minor surface marks, small specks, edge and corner wear, and general handling wear consistent with age. The reverse side has handwritten notes and light age toning. Please review all photos carefully for the best representation of condition.
Historical Note
Dated 1944 vacation photographs are interesting because they show everyday American leisure during the World War II period. This image captures a quiet family boating scene, with the handwritten date and apparent inn name adding useful provenance and period context.
Original vintage photograph — not a modern reprint.
