Algot Runeman wrote:stole [definition 1]
noun
a woman’s long scarf or shawl, especially fur or similar material, worn loosely over the shoulders. ...
voralfred wrote:... the above photo will encourage EPS to send us pictures of his Grandmother's entire fur collection...
"U vraagt, wij draaien." (*) Here you go.
I knew I had seen a picture somewhere. While running some computer maintenance, I
stole a few moments to browse through old photo albums and luckily I found it quickly. Imagine my surprise when I noticed that the image fits the "
stole" in the WotD. I herewith proudly declare it a
PotD.
This shot was taken in 1943, the year before my birth, during the German occupation. I don't know if in that period non-Germans were allowed to possess/use photographic gear, but the picture may have been taken clandestinely (or by an authorised professional). Most of the photos I have of that period show private surroundings or rural settings, almost no street views at all.
The two ladies are my paternal Grandma and my Mom. I don't know the exact date of the photo, but if it was shot during an indian summer in late October 1943, then possibly my Mom was already wearing a pregnancy suitable dress. I wonder.
Laurie and/or Wendy may know. Girls, what do you think?
(*)
"U vraagt, wij draaien." is a Dutch expression widely used by DJ's. It means "You request, we play {the record or CD}.".
I guess French DJ's might say "Vous demandez, nous tournons.".
The songs "Je t'aime ... moi non plus" and "Voulez vous coucher avec moi?" were requested quite often.
Nowadays its meaning is expanded to "The customer only has to ask ...".