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Title: Clean Up and Identification
Post by: HensonYoung on Wednesday 13 August 08 15:24 BST (UK)

This clown was Jewish/German and my mother-in-law, Ella, worked for him as his childrens' nanny between 1933/35.  Ella remembers being out and about with him and getting caughtup in a crowded street as Hitler drove by - Mr Merne, I believe this was the clowns' name (see reverse of photo) hurriedly removed his jewellery as all saluted Hitler.

Identification is a bit of a long shot - I have already tried several web sites to no avail - but I'm an optimist, you never know we might strike lucky and a clean up would be great.

Ta very much
HY

Title: Re: Clean Up and Identification
Post by: Sparkle26 on Wednesday 13 August 08 15:33 BST (UK)

Hi
This is the best i could do so you could see his face

Claire





 

Title: Re: Clean Up and Identification
Post by: HensonYoung on Wednesday 13 August 08 16:23 BST (UK)

Claire Hi, well you've guess what ...... made him sparkle ha ha!  Many thanks for lightening his features.  I love it.

Oh, by the way I see your from my home town - my father had a gents hairdressers on the High Street and my Aunt (dad's sister) had a ladies hairdressing salon on Taylors Avenue. 

Cheers
Polly

Title: Re: Clean Up and Identification
Post by: Niksmum on Wednesday 13 August 08 17:35 BST (UK)

what a great pic.

Irene

Title: Re: Clean Up and Identification
Post by: HensonYoung on Wednesday 13 August 08 19:50 BST (UK)

My oh my - that is fantastic - you are soooooooooooooo clever - Many thanks!

Polly