Men in Sombreros, 1942 Feb 15

Men sitting with sombreros on. Two donkeys are in front of them.: The black and white image features five men wearing sombreros, sitting on a wooden structure, with several of them dressed in suits and ties, exuding a vintage vibe; the sombreros prominently display decorative patterns and words; in front of them, a donkey stands calmly, its saddle adorned with traditional woven textiles, contributing to the cultural ambiance; the background includes painted scenery, depicting what appears to be typical architecture and landscapes found in Mexico.
Men sitting with sombreros on. Two donkeys are in front of them.

The black and white image features five men wearing sombreros, sitting on a wooden structure, with several of them dressed in suits and ties, exuding a vintage vibe; the sombreros prominently display decorative patterns and words; in front of them, a donkey stands calmly, its saddle adorned with traditional woven textiles, contributing to the cultural ambiance; the background includes painted scenery, depicting what appears to be typical architecture and landscapes found in Mexico.

Name/Title

Men in Sombreros, 1942 Feb 15

Entry/Object ID

TMA-2006-73-001

Description

5 young men in somberos & suits sit on donkey and wooden cart

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Black and White

Subject

L-R Pete Pianalto, Jack Zulpo, Raymond Taldo, Joe Reeder, Virgil Fiori

Subject Person or Organization

Pete Pianalto (1921 - 2018), James Francis "Jack" Zulpo (1923 - 1970), Raymond Taldo (1923 - 1976), Joe Reeder, Virgil S. Fiori (1923 - 1944)

Subject Place

State/Province

California

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Context

Noted to be in Mexico. Sombreros say, Tijuana, Mexico

Collection

PHOTOGRAPHS

Update Date

September 25, 2026