Untitled (group of men in front of Schmidt's Tavern: Bear Packer Game at Green Bay, text and studio logo) 1948

Curator: This photograph, attributed to John Deusing, captures a group of men outside Schmidt's Tavern on September 26, 1948, ready for a Bears-Packers game in Green Bay. Editor: It's a stark image, almost ghostly, isn't it? The inverted tones create a sense of memory, like peering into the past. Curator: The inverted processing certainly adds to that. Consider the cultural significance: a local tavern, a football pilgrimage. It speaks to community, ritual, and the pervasive influence of sports in American life. Editor: Absolutely. The tavern sign itself, rendered in this strange light, becomes an almost totemic symbol of shared experience and regional identity. Notice, too, how everyone's facing forward. Curator: Yes, the composition suggests unity. It's a collective portrait, bound by place and purpose, reflecting a moment of shared anticipation. Editor: It leaves me pondering on the weight of tradition. The game, the tavern, the photograph itself – all markers of cultural continuity. Curator: Indeed, and how the act of documenting it elevates the event into something larger than just a football game. Editor: It's a humble image, but it resonates with a deep sense of place and belonging.