Sunday Card Game

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. My maternal Grandfather, Jake, takes a break from his card game.

I don't see the joke.

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. My maternal Grandfather, Jake, engages in some mischief for his card-playing friends, but I am not sure what could have sparked this humorous moment.

A Break in the Game

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. Guests enjoy one of the card-playing afternoons hosted by my maternal Grandfather, Jake. Jake—whose back is to the camera—is heading into the kitchen.

Would you like some fruit?

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. My maternal Grandfather, Jake—second from left—joins with some other immigrant friends for a Sunday get-together of refreshments and card games.

Are those rue ("ruta") leaves in Jake's pocket?

Even the newly arrived Displaced Persons read Life magazine.

It doesn't count if you're also holding a coffee cup.

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. Guests at a Sunday card game attended by my maternal Grandfather, Jake, check out the refreshments. The bottle at the front of the table is "Cinzano," not "Campari."

Who's keeping score?

Today, I send wishes to a person who enjoys a good Poker game.

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. One of the card-playing friends of my maternal Grandfather, Jake, checks to see who has her hands on the money.

Big Suit

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. My maternal Grandfather, Jake, takes a break from one of his card games. Check out the doilies on the arm rests of the chair.

It's Sunday. Are you getting together with ...

... the usual crowd?

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. My maternal Grandfather, Jake, joins his card-playing friends on a Sunday afternoon.

This looks like a fun group.

And people wonder why my maternal Grandfather, Jake, played "bridge with the ladies" every Sunday afternoon. Ha ha.


Brooklyn, New York, 1954. Jake enjoys the company of the ladies with whom he played cards.

Į sveikatą!

Brooklyn, New York, 1954. My maternal Grandfather, Jake, belts out a toast with one of his bridge-playing friends. Let's party like it's 1959!