Men in the Moon
Postcard of two men seated on a “man in the moon” backdrop circa 1910.
LOVING: A Photographic History of Men in Love, 1850s-1950s by Hugh Nini and Neal Treadwell, published by 5 Continents Editions, is available now.
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Not Married But Willing to Be.
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Two young men hold a pre-printed sign, approximately 120 years ago, proclaiming their bond and willingness to be legally wed to one another.
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Men With Pansy
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Taken when male partnerships were often illegal, many of the photos show two men secretly sharing their enthusiasm for their time together.
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Kissing
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions An undated photograph of two men embracing and kissing one another.
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Sunbathing
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Undated photograph obtained in the United States of two shirtless men lounging together in the sun.
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Bed Tangle
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Two men lounging in undergarments while reading.
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On the Dock
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions An undated photo of two men in bathing suits alongside a boat.
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Rock of Love
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Two men kissing in an undated photo by the seaside.
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Military Men
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Two men of color in uniform photographed together, dated 1951.
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Side Eye
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Men in uniform photographed with their arms around one another.
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Circa 1880
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions A cabinet card with one man seated in another man’s lap. Note: McInturff, Steve Book, Delaware O.”
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Working Men
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Undated photo strip of two men who appear to be blue collar workers.
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Train Tracks
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Two men embrace behind the caboose of a train in this undated photo.
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Circa 1910
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Some men love their hats!
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Dancing
Image Credit: Courtesy of the Nini-Treadwell Collection © “Loving" by 5 Continents Editions Two men in fedoras mime as if they’re dancing atop a pillar in this undated photograph.