1940s Vernacular Life in Mexico Photo Archive

[Mexico] Vernacular Life in Mexico Photo Archive of 41 Photographs. Circa 1940s. The archive includes 41 small black and white silver gelatin photos. Each measure 3" x 2". Shot professionally, and presumably on a vacation, the photographer captures the essence of rural life in Mexico. The photos depict the natural state of Mexican ranchers, villagers, and children mingling in courtyards, gathering in celebration on cobblestone streets, showcasing the most raw and intimate lifestyles of the locals in a separate place and time. Two photographs capture two young children walking through a rural neighborhood, gazing subtly at the camera. Several photographs (truncated) illuminate the lush nature of Mexican cities, highlighting plush trees, mountains, lakes, waterfalls, and desert area. Two photographs capture women washing clothes in buckets amongst a courtyards. One photograph captures a woman posing adjacent to the Tropic of Cancer. Several photographs feature the same woman---dressed in a 1940's style dress---posing by various landmarks. A large church Several photos capture ranchers with decorated hats and traditional attire. Many photos capture pyramids, presumably from Teotihuacan. Modernity is seemingly lost in many of the images, with clay-roofed buildings, stone pathways, and ranchers atop horses. All photographs bear photographer stamp on their verso that reads "For Better Fotos Calpini: 211 E. Houston St. San Antonio". This archive is in very good condition. (Inventory #: 19870)