Historical photograph from Vida Capeluto NYC CollectionBig Leon Capeluto
c. 1920s · 1/1 identified · Vida Capeluto NYC Collection
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Vida Capeluto NYC Collection

1 person detected · 1 identified

c. 1920s ± 2 yearshigh confidence

AI Analysis

Estimated by AI — help us verify

Date Estimate — AI Estimated

circa 1924

Confidence: highRange: 1922–1926
AI Reasoning — AI Estimated

The subject, Leon Capeluto (born 1904), appears to be approximately 18 to 22 years old in this photo. Combined with the distinctly 1920s slicked-back hairstyle and formal studio attire, the image strongly dates to the early-to-mid 1920s.

Location Estimate — AI Estimated

New York, New York, United States, United States

Confidence: medium

New York, New York, United States

Scene — AI Estimated

A formal studio portrait of a young man shown from the chest up.

Tags — AI Estimated
Photo Detective Evidence — AI Estimated

Photo Detective Analysis

Print/Physical

Sepia-toned studio portrait with soft-focus vignette background and narrow white border

strong (1915-1930)

Fashion/Grooming

Slicked-back, side-parted hair (Valentino style)

strong (1920-1929)

Stiff high collar with a small, neat bow tie and pleated formal shirt front

moderate (1915-1925)

Environment

Generic mottled studio backdrop

weak (1910-1940)

Technology

Soft studio lighting typical of early 20th-century portraiture

moderate (1915-1930)

Face Analysis

Gemini coordinate bridging (gemini-3.1-pro-preview)

Scene: Formal studio portrait of a young man.

Age: ~20 | Male

Young man with dark, short hair, clean-shaven, looking slightly to the right.

Attire: Dark suit jacket, white collared shirt, and a dark bow tie.

Position: Center, portrait bust

Features: Prominent nose, dark eyes, slight smile.