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Historical photograph from Vida Capeluto NYC CollectionBig Leon Capeluto
c. 1920s · 1/3 identified · Vida Capeluto NYC Collection
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Vida Capeluto NYC Collection

3 people detected · 1 identified

c. 1920s ± 3 yearsmedium confidence

AI Analysis

Estimated by AI — help us verify

Date Estimate — AI Estimated

circa 1925

Confidence: mediumRange: 1922–1928
AI Reasoning — AI Estimated

The men's fashion, particularly the fedoras and wide lapels, strongly suggests the 1920s. Leon Capeluto (born 1904) appears to be in his early 20s, aligning with a mid-1920s date.

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 three young men standing side-by-side.

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Photo Detective Evidence — AI Estimated

Photo Detective Analysis

Print/Physical

Sepia-toned studio portrait with painted backdrop

moderate (1915-1930)

Fashion/Grooming

Men's fedoras with relatively narrow brims and high crowns

strong (1920-1929)

Wide lapels on overcoats and suit jackets

moderate (1920-1935)

Collars and ties (narrower ties, standard collars)

moderate (1920-1930)

Environment

Studio backdrop with faint palm frond motif

weak (1910-1930)

Technology

Soft focus studio lighting typical of the era

moderate (1915-1930)

Face Analysis

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

Scene: Studio portrait of three young men dressed in suits, overcoats, and fedora hats, likely from the 1920s or 1930s.

Age: ~22 | Male

Young man with a clean-shaven face, prominent nose, and dark eyes.

Attire: Light-colored suit jacket, white shirt, patterned tie, pocket square, and a fedora hat.

Position: Left side, standing, facing slightly right.

Features: Prominent nose, light-colored suit.

Face 1

Age: ~25 | Male

Young man with a clean-shaven face, dark eyes, and a slightly fuller face.

Attire: Dark overcoat, white shirt, dark tie, and a fedora hat.

Position: Center, standing, facing forward.

Features: Fuller face, dark overcoat.

Face 2

Age: ~20 | Male

Young man with a clean-shaven face, dark eyes, and a slightly narrower face.

Attire: Dark overcoat with large lapels, white shirt, dark tie, and a fedora hat.

Position: Right side, standing, facing slightly left.

Features: Narrower face, large lapels on overcoat.

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