#second : next to the first in value, power, excellence, dignity, or rank
- German: die Sekunde
- Italian: secondo
- Portuguese: segundo
- Spanish: segundo
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![The image depicts an old-fashioned urban setting, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The prominent feature is a row of classic automobiles parked along what seems to be a street in front of commercial buildings. There are at least four cars visible: two sedans and two trucks, all with rounded body shapes indicative of models produced during that era.
The first car on the left appears worn out, with its wheels exposed due to missing hubcaps or tires, suggesting it might not be in regular use or could have been involved in some form of mechanical failure. The second vehicle is a sedan directly behind the first one; this car shows signs of rust and age but retains most of its body panels.
The third automobile from the left appears somewhat better maintained compared to the others with visible wheels, though it's still quite old-fashioned by today's standards. It has distinctive side mirrors attached at an angle—a design characteristic of certain vintage models.
Finally, there is a sedan on the far right; this vehicle seems relatively well-preserved and might be in working condition. Its headlights are intact, as opposed to many other vehicles that have missing or broken lamps.
The buildings lining the street include a storefront with "SAFEWAY" signage above its entrance—a company known for grocery stores established during World War II—and another establishment featuring an advertisement for Coca-Cola's popular [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/114/174/745/164/274/645/original/79da1e488a3b73b2.jpeg "The image depicts an old-fashioned urban setting, likely from the early to mid-20th century. The prominent feature is a row of classic automobiles parked along what seems to be a street in front of commercial buildings. There are at least four cars visible: two sedans and two trucks, all with rounded body shapes indicative of models produced during that era.
The first car on the left appears worn out, with its wheels exposed due to missing hubcaps or tires, suggesting it might not be in regular use or could have been involved in some form of mechanical failure. The second vehicle is a sedan directly behind the first one; this car shows signs of rust and age but retains most of its body panels.
The third automobile from the left appears somewhat better maintained compared to the others with visible wheels, though it's still quite old-fashioned by today's standards. It has distinctive side mirrors attached at an angle—a design characteristic of certain vintage models.
Finally, there is a sedan on the far right; this vehicle seems relatively well-preserved and might be in working condition. Its headlights are intact, as opposed to many other vehicles that have missing or broken lamps.
The buildings lining the street include a storefront with \"SAFEWAY\" signage above its entrance—a company known for grocery stores established during World War II—and another establishment featuring an advertisement for Coca-Cola's popular [...]")
![This black and white photograph captures a moment between two individuals who appear to be part of the same cultural or traditional event. The foreground features an individual adorned with elaborate jewelry, including large earrings, headpieces, and necklaces that sparkle with numerous reflective elements. This person is wearing what seems like a costume embellished with floral patterns in shades of pink, white, and green.
The attire suggests a level of performance artistry, possibly associated with drag culture or theater where individuals adopt glamorous personas for entertainment purposes. The facial makeup is dramatic, featuring exaggerated features typical of such performances. In one hand, this person holds what appears to be a plate containing flowers.
Behind them stands another individual in contrastingly simpler clothing—a white garment that could resemble traditional attire—holding the same floral-laden plate with their other hand. This second figure has a contemplative or admiring expression on their face and is gazing at the first individual, adding depth to this scene as if observing an act of performance.
The background is dimly lit, focusing attention on the subjects in front. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly within a vehicle like a bus, suggested by what looks like overhead compartments or seats that are faintly visible above and behind them. This detail adds another layer of context about [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/998/639/267/300/774/original/da8eaeef86ecd107.jpeg "This black and white photograph captures a moment between two individuals who appear to be part of the same cultural or traditional event. The foreground features an individual adorned with elaborate jewelry, including large earrings, headpieces, and necklaces that sparkle with numerous reflective elements. This person is wearing what seems like a costume embellished with floral patterns in shades of pink, white, and green.
The attire suggests a level of performance artistry, possibly associated with drag culture or theater where individuals adopt glamorous personas for entertainment purposes. The facial makeup is dramatic, featuring exaggerated features typical of such performances. In one hand, this person holds what appears to be a plate containing flowers.
Behind them stands another individual in contrastingly simpler clothing—a white garment that could resemble traditional attire—holding the same floral-laden plate with their other hand. This second figure has a contemplative or admiring expression on their face and is gazing at the first individual, adding depth to this scene as if observing an act of performance.
The background is dimly lit, focusing attention on the subjects in front. The setting appears to be indoors, possibly within a vehicle like a bus, suggested by what looks like overhead compartments or seats that are faintly visible above and behind them. This detail adds another layer of context about [...]")
![The image depicts a scene with three individuals around an old-fashioned, dark-colored truck. The person on the left is wearing overalls and appears to be unloading or interacting with something in the back of the vehicle; they are holding what seems like produce items such as vegetables or leafy greens. This individual has their head turned towards another person standing beside them who looks interested or engaged in a conversation.
The second person from the right side is wearing a dark jacket, light-colored pants, and a hat with visible creases on its brim. They are holding what appears to be an item of food between their fingers as they engage in conversation with the other individual.
Lastly, there's another man leaning slightly towards them; he wears a coat that looks darker than the second person but lighter than the first. He has his mouth open as if speaking or reacting to something being said by one of the others.
The truck is filled up and it seems like they might be in an industrial setting with a metal structure visible behind which indicates perhaps a warehouse, factory environment given its utilitarian design features such as corrugated walls and flat-roofed appearance. The ground looks like concrete typical for industrial areas to facilitate easy cleaning or maintenance.
The overall atmosphere of the photo suggests collaboration between workers around food distribution during what might be an era whe [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/943/585/213/182/172/original/0424959d03b6e533.jpeg "The image depicts a scene with three individuals around an old-fashioned, dark-colored truck. The person on the left is wearing overalls and appears to be unloading or interacting with something in the back of the vehicle; they are holding what seems like produce items such as vegetables or leafy greens. This individual has their head turned towards another person standing beside them who looks interested or engaged in a conversation.
The second person from the right side is wearing a dark jacket, light-colored pants, and a hat with visible creases on its brim. They are holding what appears to be an item of food between their fingers as they engage in conversation with the other individual.
Lastly, there's another man leaning slightly towards them; he wears a coat that looks darker than the second person but lighter than the first. He has his mouth open as if speaking or reacting to something being said by one of the others.
The truck is filled up and it seems like they might be in an industrial setting with a metal structure visible behind which indicates perhaps a warehouse, factory environment given its utilitarian design features such as corrugated walls and flat-roofed appearance. The ground looks like concrete typical for industrial areas to facilitate easy cleaning or maintenance.
The overall atmosphere of the photo suggests collaboration between workers around food distribution during what might be an era whe [...]")
![The image is a black and white photograph depicting an interaction between three individuals in what appears to be a rural or farm setting. In the foreground, two women stand at the doorway of a wooden structure with rustic construction details such as visible wood grain on the beams.
On the left side, one woman wears a sleeveless dress paired with sandals and holds a small child who is dressed in shorts and shoes. The second woman stands slightly behind her, holding another young girl's hand; she sports short hair styled into waves or curls, wearing a knee-length floral print dress over trousers, complemented by open-toe pumps.
The women are engaged in conversation as indicated by their gestures and facial expressions. In the background through an opened doorframe, there is a glimpse of shelves stocked with items suggesting this could be part of a home's interior space or perhaps a farm storage area. The overall atmosphere suggests a casual social visit within a close-knit community.
Additional context provided in the caption indicates that the image was taken at Ola Self-Help Cooperative and features a member's wife alongside her neighbor, both members themselves. It notes continuity with another photograph from 1939 by Dorothea Lange, identifying this family as part of ongoing rural life documentation during an earlier time period.
For visually impaired users: The image captures three individuals in front of what [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/922/772/197/226/153/original/ee5336b751aa2f98.jpeg "The image is a black and white photograph depicting an interaction between three individuals in what appears to be a rural or farm setting. In the foreground, two women stand at the doorway of a wooden structure with rustic construction details such as visible wood grain on the beams.
On the left side, one woman wears a sleeveless dress paired with sandals and holds a small child who is dressed in shorts and shoes. The second woman stands slightly behind her, holding another young girl's hand; she sports short hair styled into waves or curls, wearing a knee-length floral print dress over trousers, complemented by open-toe pumps.
The women are engaged in conversation as indicated by their gestures and facial expressions. In the background through an opened doorframe, there is a glimpse of shelves stocked with items suggesting this could be part of a home's interior space or perhaps a farm storage area. The overall atmosphere suggests a casual social visit within a close-knit community.
Additional context provided in the caption indicates that the image was taken at Ola Self-Help Cooperative and features a member's wife alongside her neighbor, both members themselves. It notes continuity with another photograph from 1939 by Dorothea Lange, identifying this family as part of ongoing rural life documentation during an earlier time period.
For visually impaired users: The image captures three individuals in front of what [...]")
![The image depicts a group of individuals, possibly a family, sitting on steps outside what appears to be their home. There are five people in the photograph: four children and one adult woman who is seated prominently in the center.
Two young boys sit beside each other; both look directly at the camera with expressions that could suggest curiosity or concern. To the right of these two, a younger boy sits on the steps wearing overalls and shoes indicative of casual wear for manual labor such as gardening.
The central figure appears to be an adult woman dressed in attire from what seems like mid-20th century America; she wears a suit with a jacket and skirt, along with heeled boots. She is holding her lapels with one hand while the other rests on her knee. Her facial expression conveys contemplation or worry.
To the right of this central figure stands another young boy in overalls similar to that worn by the second child from left. He has a neutral expression and gazes slightly off-camera.
The woman's demeanor is notable; she seems both somber and reflective, possibly reflecting on her circumstances given their displacement due to war-related reasons as indicated by the text above the image which references Japanese-American internment during World War II in San Francisco in April 1942. The photo captures a poignant moment of domestic life amidst significant historical upheaval.
The photograph is labeled with metadata [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/861/615/331/258/491/original/df2bbcc23785fcae.jpeg "The image depicts a group of individuals, possibly a family, sitting on steps outside what appears to be their home. There are five people in the photograph: four children and one adult woman who is seated prominently in the center.
Two young boys sit beside each other; both look directly at the camera with expressions that could suggest curiosity or concern. To the right of these two, a younger boy sits on the steps wearing overalls and shoes indicative of casual wear for manual labor such as gardening.
The central figure appears to be an adult woman dressed in attire from what seems like mid-20th century America; she wears a suit with a jacket and skirt, along with heeled boots. She is holding her lapels with one hand while the other rests on her knee. Her facial expression conveys contemplation or worry.
To the right of this central figure stands another young boy in overalls similar to that worn by the second child from left. He has a neutral expression and gazes slightly off-camera.
The woman's demeanor is notable; she seems both somber and reflective, possibly reflecting on her circumstances given their displacement due to war-related reasons as indicated by the text above the image which references Japanese-American internment during World War II in San Francisco in April 1942. The photo captures a poignant moment of domestic life amidst significant historical upheaval.
The photograph is labeled with metadata [...]")
![This image depicts a historical document and photograph displayed on what appears to be an archive or museum wall. The top section of the display includes text providing context about San Francisco, California during April 1942, mentioning T.Z. Shiota as an importer in Chinatown who was involved with Japanese American evacuees prior to their relocation centers due to war-related reasons.
A prominent feature is a photograph labeled "T.Z. SHIOTA" by Dorothea Lange (Per NRA., May '40), showing the individual identified and photographed by Dorothea Lange, likely during that time period.
Below this section are two other pieces of paper with handwritten notes or correspondence: one titled "HANDMADE SWITCHBOARD," mentioning T.Z. Shiota again in relation to a personal connection as someone's friend who helped him after he was released from incarceration at the Manzanar camp and later worked for him, possibly assisting with some work.
The second piece of paper is labeled "T. Z. SHIOTA 1958 GRAIN VINEYARD," mentioning T.Z. Shiota again as a part-time employee since the early '30s who was recently laid off but had plans to start farming in March and hoping for better crops this year.
There's also an official-looking document titled "US War relocation authority D-252" that appears to be related to wartime operations, including information about housing evacuees in war relocation centers. The display suggests a focus on the exper [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/843/212/841/157/312/original/4013a015c05e6e60.jpeg "This image depicts a historical document and photograph displayed on what appears to be an archive or museum wall. The top section of the display includes text providing context about San Francisco, California during April 1942, mentioning T.Z. Shiota as an importer in Chinatown who was involved with Japanese American evacuees prior to their relocation centers due to war-related reasons.
A prominent feature is a photograph labeled \"T.Z. SHIOTA\" by Dorothea Lange (Per NRA., May '40), showing the individual identified and photographed by Dorothea Lange, likely during that time period.
Below this section are two other pieces of paper with handwritten notes or correspondence: one titled \"HANDMADE SWITCHBOARD,\" mentioning T.Z. Shiota again in relation to a personal connection as someone's friend who helped him after he was released from incarceration at the Manzanar camp and later worked for him, possibly assisting with some work.
The second piece of paper is labeled \"T. Z. SHIOTA 1958 GRAIN VINEYARD,\" mentioning T.Z. Shiota again as a part-time employee since the early '30s who was recently laid off but had plans to start farming in March and hoping for better crops this year.
There's also an official-looking document titled \"US War relocation authority D-252\" that appears to be related to wartime operations, including information about housing evacuees in war relocation centers. The display suggests a focus on the exper [...]")
![A black and white photograph shows three people at a protest rally. The person on the left is holding up a large sign with bold text reading "Support the Black Liberation Struggle." This individual appears to be wearing glasses, has curly hair, and dons a dark coat over what seems like casual attire underneath.
To their right sits another person in profile view; this second figure also sports an impassioned expression. Their face is partially obscured by shadow but they are dressed casually with a jacket or sweater visible on them. Behind these two stands the third individual who looks directly into the camera, exuding determination and resolve with arms crossed over chest.
All three individuals seem to be in their late teens or early twenties based upon visual clues such as clothing style and physical features which indicate youthfulness more than middle-age characteristics.
The environment suggests nighttime due to darkness enveloping them. In the background lies another sign that reads "Support VUW Anti Springbok Tour," hinting at a context of anti-apartheid activism or related cause, specifically opposing South Africa's national rugby team known as 'Springboks'. The specific mention points towards an event in which supporters and opponents gathered to voice their opinions regarding the tour.
The photograph captures this moment with high contrast between light and dark areas emphasizing movement yet freezing time [...]](https://mastodon.ozioso.online/system/media_attachments/files/113/706/847/253/112/620/original/dc2478b13aa4e913.jpeg "A black and white photograph shows three people at a protest rally. The person on the left is holding up a large sign with bold text reading \"Support the Black Liberation Struggle.\" This individual appears to be wearing glasses, has curly hair, and dons a dark coat over what seems like casual attire underneath.
To their right sits another person in profile view; this second figure also sports an impassioned expression. Their face is partially obscured by shadow but they are dressed casually with a jacket or sweater visible on them. Behind these two stands the third individual who looks directly into the camera, exuding determination and resolve with arms crossed over chest.
All three individuals seem to be in their late teens or early twenties based upon visual clues such as clothing style and physical features which indicate youthfulness more than middle-age characteristics.
The environment suggests nighttime due to darkness enveloping them. In the background lies another sign that reads \"Support VUW Anti Springbok Tour,\" hinting at a context of anti-apartheid activism or related cause, specifically opposing South Africa's national rugby team known as 'Springboks'. The specific mention points towards an event in which supporters and opponents gathered to voice their opinions regarding the tour.
The photograph captures this moment with high contrast between light and dark areas emphasizing movement yet freezing time [...]")