The most compelling evidence is the explicit date on the 'Declaration of Intention' document to which the photograph is affixed, stating it was sworn on February 15, 1932. The man's apparent age (44, matching his birth year 1887) and attire are entirely consistent with this period. The photo is a standard black and white portrait for an official document, suggesting it was taken specifically for this purpose around the time the document was filed.

A black and white headshot portrait of a middle-aged man, Morris Tourial, smiling slightly. He is wearing a dark suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a patterned necktie. The background is plain and light-colored, typical of a studio setting for an official document photo. The photograph is affixed to a 'Declaration of Intention' document.

TRIPLICATE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DECLARATION OF INTENTION (Invalid for all purposes seven years after the date hereof) United States of America Western District of Washington SS: In the U.S. DISTRICT Court of W. Dist. of Wash. at Seattle No. 35246 I, Morris Tourial aged 44 years, do declare on oath that my personal description is: now residing at 1509 1/2 E. Spruce St. Seattle, King County, Washington occupation Bootblack Sex Male color White complexion Dark color of eyes Brown color of hair Black height 5 feet 6 inches; weight 170 pounds; visible distinctive marks Small scar on forehead race Hebrew nationality Italian I was born in Isle of Rhodes, Italy on Aug. 16, 1887 (Month) (Day) (Year) I am now married. The name of my wife or husband is Hanna we were married on June 2, 1914 at Isle of Rhodes, Italy born at Isle of Rhodes, Italy on Oct. 30, 1893; she or he was born at New York, N.Y. on Sept. 22, 1919 for permanent residence therein, and now resides at Seattle, Wn. I have 4 children, and the name, date and place of birth, and place of residence of each of said children are as follows: Joseph, born Mar. 12, 1915 at Isle of Rhodes, Italy; Rose, born July 27, 1921 at Seattle, Wn; Emily, born July 16, 1924 at Seattle, Wn; Gabriel, born Nov. 9, 1929 at Seattle, Wn. All reside at Seattle, Wn. I have heretofore made a declaration of intention Number on between 1920 or 1921 at Seattle, Washington in the U.S. Dist. Court my last foreign residence was Isle of Rhodes, Italy I emigrated to the United States of America from Patras, Greece my lawful entry for permanent residence in the United States was at New York, N.Y. under the name of Moise Tourial, known as Morris Tourial on Dec. 29, 1914 on the vessel SS Carpathia I will, before being admitted to citizenship, renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly, by name, to the prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of which I may be at the time of admission a citizen or subject; I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy; and it is my intention in good faith to become a citizen of the United States and to reside permanently therein; and I certify that the photograph affixed to the duplicate and triplicate hereof is a likeness of me: So HELP ME GOD. Morris Tourial (Original signature of declarant with abbreviation, also alias, if used) Subscribed and sworn to before me in the office of the Clerk of said Court, at Seattle this 15 day of Feb anno Domini 1932. Certification No. 20-8886 from the Commis- sioner of Naturalization showing the lawful entry of the declarant for permanent residence on the date stated above, has been received by me. The photograph affixed to the duplicate and triplicate hereof is a likeness of the declarant. ED. M. LAKIN Clerk of the U.S. DISTRICT Court. By L.D. Mellard Deputy Clerk. Form 2202-L.A. U. S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR NATURALIZATION SERVICE 14-2628 U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE: 1930

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Man wears a dark, single-breasted suit jacket, a white collared shirt, and a patterned necktie. His hair is neatly parted and combed.