The photograph shows older men in black hats and coats pouring water out happily. They are likely pouring out the water to spite their enemies or competition, as a symbol of rebellion. The photograph is important because it provides insight into civil groups and wartime attitudes of the early 20th century, when men often wore distinctive black hats and coats. It raises questions about who their competition was and why they were happily pouring out water.

1. Who are the people inthe photograph?
The people inthe photograph are oldermen who are perhaps a part of a civilizedgroup(due to the
black hats and coats).
What isthe situationof the people inthe photograph?Provide evidencefromthe photo
that tellsyouthis.
The menin the photograph are pouring out water and smiling,so they are therefore more than likely
pouring out water in spite of theirenemiesorcompetition.
What message doyouthinkthe photographerwastryingto convey?
The photographer was trying to convey how competitionand spite lookedback in the days of war and
civil groups.
Why isthisphotographimportanttohistory?
This photograph is important because it shows the era ofthe special group of men inwar who usedto
wear black hats and coats and gloat. This picture was more than likelytakensomewhere inbetween
1930 and 1940, because the black hats and black coats are definitelyafad of that time era and the
pouring ofthe water resemblesrebellion,andrebellionresembleswar.
What questionsdoesthisphotographraise?
 Whois their competition?
 Whyare theyso happy pouring all of that (potentially) goodwater out?
 Are theyall truly 100% confidentand happy?
Write your owncaptionforthe photograph:
High Class Menin Fancy Black ClothesHappilyPouring Away Water…Mustbe a symbol of Rebellion
What couldyoudo to findmore informationaboutthisphotograph?
To find more informationabout the photo,I couldlook up “Menin the 1930s-1940s in black hats and
coats” or “Menhappilypouring water.”
Basedon whatyou have observedlist3thingsyoumightinferfromthe photograph
1-The menare rebellingagainstsomebody
2-The water signifiessomethingbad
3-The menthink they are extremelyhighclass