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Historical photograph from Vida Capeluto NYC Collection
c. 1950s · 0/1 identified · Vida Capeluto NYC Collection
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Vida Capeluto NYC Collection

1 person detected · 0 identified

c. 1950s ± 4 yearshigh confidence

AI Analysis

Estimated by AI — help us verify

Date Estimate — AI Estimated

circa 1951

Confidence: highRange: 1947–1955
1940s
35%
1950s
65%
AI Reasoning — AI Estimated

The combination of the specific pompadour hairstyle and the patterned tie style strongly points to the post-WWII era, specifically the transition between the late 1940s and early 1950s. The professional studio lighting is consistent with mid-century American portraiture.

Location Estimate — AI Estimated

New York City, United States

Confidence: medium

Likely USA (New York City or Florida) based on the modern American studio style.

Scene — AI Estimated

A formal studio headshot of a young man in his late teens or early twenties. He is posed in a three-quarter view looking away from the camera, wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and a patterned tie against a light, glowing background.

Tags — AI Estimated
Photo Detective Evidence — AI Estimated

Photo Detective Analysis

Analyzed with Gemini 3-flash (v2_rich_metadata)

Print/Physical

B&W studio portrait with high-key lighting and soft gradient background

moderate (1940-1960)

borderless print with visible surface wear and minor emulsion cracking

weak (1945-1965)

Fashion/Grooming

pompadour-style hair with short sides and voluminous top

strong (1948-1956)

notched lapel suit jacket with structured shoulders

moderate (1945-1955)

necktie with diagonal stripes and small repeating geometric motifs

strong (1948-1954)

Environment

neutral studio backdrop with professional lighting creating a halo effect

moderate (1935-1955)

Cultural context: The subject's grooming and attire are highly contemporary for the late 1940s/early 1950s, suggesting a US diaspora setting (NYC or Florida) where fashion lag was minimal compared to Rhodes.

Subject Ages — AI Estimated

19

Clothing & Attire — AI Estimated

Dark suit jacket with notched lapels; white dress shirt with pointed collar; necktie featuring diagonal stripes and small geometric patterns.

Face Analysis

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

Scene: Formal studio portrait, likely a graduation or professional headshot.

Face 0

Age: ~18 | Male

Young man with dark, wavy hair styled back, thick eyebrows, and a clean-shaven face.

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

Position: Center, head and shoulders portrait

Features: Thick eyebrows, prominent jawline, slight cleft chin.

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