The boater hat gives it away as probably the pre-1930 era. ..Not many wires on the poles, and those equally electrical. and phone. 12 insulators, 6 lower and 6 upper. Field artillerymen wear campaign hats (Smoky the Bear). The hats have the ‘Montana Peak’ adopted after 1911 by the Army, and appear to be soft rather than rigid, so that may barrow it down. Add in the frock coat on the civilian and his necktie, and I’d guess WWI, 1917-18. Probably a settled area, else he wouldn’t be walking. There was rapid demobilization immediately after, so maneuvers would be right out the window. No pines though….rail fence, driveways…fields…hmmm might be Pemberton area,
The boater hat gives it away as probably the pre-1930 era. ..Not many wires on the poles, and those equally electrical. and phone. 12 insulators, 6 lower and 6 upper. Field artillerymen wear campaign hats (Smoky the Bear). The hats have the ‘Montana Peak’ adopted after 1911 by the Army, and appear to be soft rather than rigid, so that may barrow it down. Add in the frock coat on the civilian and his necktie, and I’d guess WWI, 1917-18. Probably a settled area, else he wouldn’t be walking. There was rapid demobilization immediately after, so maneuvers would be right out the window. No pines though….rail fence, driveways…fields…hmmm might be Pemberton area,
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