Nantucket September, 1957.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
**Title:** "Nantucket Essay"
**Date:** 1957
**Keywords:** Sports Illustrated, Nantucket, Toni Frissell, Black and white, Color photographs
Toni Frissell was an American photographer known for her work on sports and culture.
This photograph is part of the Toni Frissell photograph collection, which features a range of black and white and color images taken by Frissell during her career. In 1957, she photographed in Nantucket as part of a job for Sports Illustrated magazine.
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![The image depicts two individuals, presumably male and female, standing together outdoors with a boat in the background. They are dressed in colorful patchwork clothing featuring various patterns including plaid, stripes, and geometric designs predominantly in shades of blue, red, yellow, brown, and green.
- The person on the left is wearing a denim shirt paired with checkered trousers that incorporate elements like patches resembling baseball caps or logos, creating an eclectic ensemble. They are also accessorized with a white scarf draped around their neck, belt buckle, bracelets, and sneakers.
- The individual on the right dons a sleeveless top combined with matching patchwork shorts and wears a dark blue knitted vest over it. This person is adorned with bangles or bracelets, along with simple shoes.
Both individuals are smiling and appear to be enjoying themselves in what seems like a leisurely setting, possibly near a marina given the presence of the boat behind them which appears well-worn but maintained.
The photograph's caption suggests that this image was taken as part of an assignment for Sports Illustrated magazine during Frissell’s time on Nantucket. Toni Frissell (1905-1988) is known for her work capturing moments from sports and social events, often in black-and-white photography which became a hallmark style.
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