Figure 1.-- This portrait shows a boy with a flute. The boy is identified on the back as Robert Austin Potts, although the writing is a little indestinct. He was from Modesto, California. He is 14 years old and the photo was taken July 29, 1930. There is a message in pencil stating: "A birthday gift for Bamby face." He looks to us to be wearing some kind of band uniform.

This portrait shows a boy with a flute. It is mounted in a brown folder. The folder measures 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches. The boy is identified on the back as Robert Austin Potts, although the writing is a little indestinct. He was from Modesto, California. He is 14 years old and the photo was taken July 29, 1930. There is a message in pencil stating: "A birthday gift for Bamby face." He looks to us to be wearing some kind of band uniform. I'm not sure what kind of cap he is wearing. His bow tie was probably black. His sweater has color detailing and a monogram. He wears white long pants which we see being used for band uniforms at the time. The paper frame was done in two colors with art deco styling. There were faux corners. As the portrait is dated, it provides a helpful indicator for undated portraits.

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