#Wisters

Vogue - Nancy Kempner, Wister family, misc. skiers at Vail, CO November 1, 1969.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Title: Unidentified Skiers at Vail, Colorado
Date: November 1969
Keywords: ski clothes, Vogue magazine, Nan Kempner, Vail, Colorado

Description:
This black and white photograph captures a group of people skiing in the mountains of Vail, Colorado. The image includes Nan Kempner, who was a model for Vogue magazine at the time, along with members of her friend's family, the Wisters, and two other unidentified skiers.

Nan Kempner (1933-2017) was an American fashion model, television personality, and author. She appeared on numerous magazine covers, including those of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, and Life. Kempner also wrote a memoir about her career in fashion and television titled "Kempner: The Girl with the Gifted Hands".

Vail, Colorado is a town located in the Rocky Mountains at the base of Mount Eagle. It is known for its world-class ski resorts and scenic mountain landscapes.

The Toni Frissell photograph collection is a large archive of photographs taken by American photographer Toni Frissell (1907-1988). Frissell was known for her documentary-style photographs that captured everyday life in America during the mid-20th century. Her work was exhibited at numerous museums, including the National Gallery of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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The image is a black-and-white photograph capturing a moment from November 1, 1969. It depicts an indoor scene where several people are seated at tables enjoying their meals in what appears to be a restaurant or dining area with large windows providing views of the snowy landscape outside.

Amongst these individuals, one woman stands out as she is wearing ski goggles on her head and has snow gear indicative of winter sports activities such as skiing. She seems engaged in conversation while eating from a tray containing various food items including what looks like chocolates, pastries or desserts, and other snacks. Another person sits across the table with their hand near their mouth.

The group includes men and women dressed warmly for cold weather conditions wearing sweaters of different colors - reds, blues, blacks, whites, as well as patterned designs. Some have winter hats on their heads, further suggesting they are at a ski resort or in mountainous terrain during the winter season.

In general, this snapshot conveys a sense of leisure and camaraderie among friends enjoying time together after possibly engaging in outdoor activities such as skiing or hiking given the attire suited for cold temperatures.

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