Mid – Winter Garb – Syracuse’s hottest winter day on record brought this jaunty gentleman out dressed fit for Easter. His white suit and straw-hat sub for the usual winter raiment of this Central New York snow belt-high topped boots and overcoat. His name is Norman Meservey and he appeared on Syracuse’s main street as the thermometer hit 70.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

Mid – Winter Garb – Syracuse’s hottest winter day on record brought this jaunty gentleman out dressed fit for Easter. His white suit and straw-hat sub for the usual winter raiment of this Central New York snow belt-high topped boots and overcoat. His name is Norman Meservey and he appeared on Syracuse’s main street as the thermometer hit 70.

Associated Press · [ca. January 1950]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Weather: Warm: Wire Photos

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