Untitled (Rooming house) c. late 1950s

This anonymous snapshot, titled "Untitled (Rooming house)," is a black and white photograph likely taken in the late 1950s. The image captures a woman in a casual pose, walking through a doorway, likely a hallway or rooming house. The photo’s candid nature, grainy quality, and unassuming subject matter are characteristic of vernacular photography, which captures everyday life and often features ordinary people and places. This particular image, with its intimate scale and snapshot aesthetic, allows viewers to peek into the everyday lives of people living in the late 1950s.