Mirza Ali Qoli Khan Iran Duffer "charging" in Washington, D.C. With his wife, May 28, 1913.

[littlemissmartypants]

This was before Iran became Iran and was Persia.

Chargé d'affaires or Duffer charge[1] (to French: Chargé d'affaires) to the senior political officer who is absent ambassador. It is said to temporarily represent his government with another government.
https://fa.wikipedia.org/wiki/%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1
Translated from Persian.

I found this photo interesting in light of our current predicament. Think about it like a "this day in history" moment. Look how far away a once normal life can seem.

I hope you enjoy it. Her facial expression sealed the deal for me.

I couldn't find a photographer listed for a proper attribution.

❤️pants

[3Hotdogs]

1. Her face - I imagine Malaira's face frequently exhibits similar looks when the pre-cup requires her to be around .

Anal Fistula.

[littlemissmartypants]

2. It sure speaks volumes, doesn't it?

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3. Image has been manipulated

Notice the edges of the foreground people and things. No idea what or why.

[littlemissmartypants]

4. It is very old. From Iran and was cropped to remove an identifier.

Exactly what you are talking about, I can't speak to. It's not my picture.

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Timeline of photography technology

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_photography_technology