Woman on a pier in Provincetown, Mass.
Provincetown, MA
An older woman wearing pearls sips a drink and reads a paper on a pier or dock over the water in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
George Chapin Scott and Edward F. Bernier
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
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Three men drinking on the beach in Provincetown, Mass., curca 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
Three men in bathing suits pose on the beach in Provincetown, Mass. Two of the men hold cans of the beer and another is smoking a cigarette. More men can be seen in the background.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
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Postcard of Commercial Street in Provincetown, Mass.
Provincetown (Mass.)
A color postcard of a summer street scene on Commercial Street in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
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Photography on the beach in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
An interesting composition of men at the beach. One man in a bathing suit stands with legs wide, back facing the camera, looking down (possibly taking a photograph). Another man in a wrap and straw hat waves what may be a feather in the direction of the camera. In the distance along the shoreline, framed between the legs of the man in the foreground, two men walk alongside each other.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
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Man wearing a hat, a home-made outfit or costume, and holding an umbrella on a beach in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
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Man poses and makes a heart-shape with his arms on a beach in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
Various men on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts, with one man in a striped bathing suit smiling for the camera and posing with his hands over his head in a heart shape.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
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Man on Provincetown, Mass., beach with feathers in his hat, crica 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
Photograph of a man lying on the beach wearing shorts and a brimmed hat with feathers in it.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
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Man in home-made outfit and hat on beach in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
A man wearing a wig and home-made outfit or dress sits on the beach and is wrapped in what appears to be an inflated beach float.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
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Man in a boa on the beach in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
A man in hat, sunglasses, and a feather boa lies on the beach in Provincetown, Mass.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
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Man dancing on the beach in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
A man caught in mid-dance along the tide line on a beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
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Eddie Bernier stands in the ruins of a pier on a beach in Provincetown, circa 1950s
Bernier, Edward F.; Provincetown (Mass.)
Edward (Eddie) Bernier stands behind what appears to be the ruins of a pier on a beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts. The photograph is blurry, but Eddie appears to be wearing a towel and is holding something in his hand.
Bernier, Edward F.; Scott, George Chapin
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
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Eddie Bernier on a pier in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Bernier, Edward F.; Provincetown (Mass.)
Edward (Eddie) Bernier poses and looks out to sea on a railing of a wharf or pier in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Bernier, Edward F.; Scott, George Chapin
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
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Eddie Bernier on a beach in Provincetown, Mass., wrapped in a towel, circa 1950s
Bernier; Edward F.; Provincetown (Mass.)
Edward (Eddie) Bernier standing on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts, wearing what appears to be an outfit made out of towels.
Bernier, Edward F.; Scott, George Chapin
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circa 1950s
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Eddie Bernier in a towel on a pier or dock in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Bernier, Edward F.; Provincetown (Mass.)
Edward (Eddie) Bernier, wearing a towel on his head and another wrapped around his body, sits on a table on a pier or dock in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Bernier, Edward F.; Scott, George Chapin
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Eddie Bernier and George Chapin Scott on the beach in Provincetown, circa 1950s
Bernier, Edward F.; Scott, George Chapin; Provincetown (Mass.)
Edward (Eddie) Bernier (at left) and George Chapin Scott posing on the beach in bathing suits in Provincetown, Massachusetts. George has his arm around Eddie and Eddie is holding a towel and smiling.
Bernier, Edward F.; Scott, George Chapin
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
circa 1950s
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Eddie Bernier and acquaintances in costumes in a Provincetown bar or restaurant, circa 1950s
Bernier, Edward F.; Provincetown (Mass.)
Edward (Eddie) Bernier, center with white gloves, sitting at a table covered with beer bottles at a bar or restaurant in Provincetown, Massachusetts. At the table are three acquaintances, all posing for the camera. The four of them are dressed up, one in a mask, and the bar or restaurant is decorated with balloons and cut outs of skulls.
Bernier, Edward F.; Scott, George Chapin
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circa 1950s
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Cape cottage in Provincetown, Mass.: Postcard
Provincetown (Mass.)
View of the front facade of a typical cape cottage with floral landscaping in the Provincetown, Mass.
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Ace of Spades Club postcard addressed to Eddie Bernier, 1958
Bernier, Edward F.; Provincetown (Mass.); Ace of Spades (Provincetown, Mass.)
A postcard addressed to Mr. Ed. Bernis (Edward Bernier) at his Cambridge, Massachusetts, address (175 Elm Street). The front of the postcard shows the interior of the Ace of Spades Club in Provincetown, Massachusetts, while the message on the card reads "Friday - May 2 / Having a wonderful time - / Ace of Spaces Club. / open 7 p.m."
Bernier, Edward F.; Scott, George Chapin
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1958-04-29
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A sleeping or posing man wearing feathers on the beach in Provincetown, Mass.
Provincetown (Mass.)
A man in a feather boa outfit lies on an inflated beach float, apparently sleeping or posing on a beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
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A man wearing a hat and a home-made outfit or costume on the beach in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
A man wearing a hat, sunglasses, and what appears to be a large puffy dress, stands next to an overturned beach umbrella in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
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circa 1950s
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A man in a bathing suit flexing on the beach in Provincetown, Mass., circa 1950s
Provincetown (Mass.)
A man in a striped bathing suit smiles, flexes, and poses for the camera while on the beach in Provincetown, Mass.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
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circa 1950s
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A group of people socializing on the pier in Provincetown, Mass.
Provincetown (Mass.)
Three women smile at the camera from a barrel table on a pier or dock in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Various people can be seen around them.
Scott, George Chapin; Bernier, Edward F.
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circa 1950s
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