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Newly Wed Swans At Home
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Newly Wed Swans At Home
Glendale, California: 1947. A Welcome Home sign hangs on the honeymoon cottage of Gus, and his new swan bride, Henrietta, who live on the edge of the duck pool at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Guss old mate, Elvira, died several months ago, and Gus was flown to Massachusetts where he selected Henrietta to be his new bride, and the happy pair has returned home
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1940s 1947 Birds California Couples Domestic Animals Feathers Home Mates Monochromatic Monochrome Pairs Signs Swans Glendale
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In this vintage photograph taken in Glendale, California in 1947, we catch a glimpse of an extraordinary love story unfolding. The image captures the newlywed swans, Gus and Henrietta, as they settle into their cozy honeymoon cottage on the edge of the duck pool at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A Welcome Home sign proudly hangs outside their humble abode, symbolizing the joyous return of these feathered companions. Their union is not without its own share of heartache; Gus lost his beloved mate Elvira several months ago. Determined to find happiness once again, he embarked on a journey all the way to Massachusetts where he found Henrietta - his new bride. The monochromatic tones lend a timeless quality to this historic moment frozen in time. As we observe these elegant creatures with their graceful necks and majestic feathers, it serves as a reminder that some bonds are meant to last forever. Swans are known for being loyal mates for life. This photograph showcases both the beauty of nature and the enduring power of love within our animal kingdom. It transports us back to a simpler era while evoking feelings of tenderness and hopefulness. A true testament to devotion and resilience, Gus and Henrietta's story reminds us that even amidst loss, new beginnings can bring boundless joy.
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