Hi Tom,

A quick Google search turned up this on Sturges with a host of links some to other examples of his work.

While I won't make a moral judgement on Sturges - as folks like him are commonplace in the artistic photographic community - I always wonder who these kids parents are and what inadequacy, insecurity or self-interests they must feel to give sufficient motivation to parade (or peddle) their children around.

Kiddy beauty contests are mute testimonials to the unfit parents which are out there. The Svengali moms and pops would probably be repugnant to your Kansas family and are too many 'progressive' families as well.

Flying monkeys are all abuzz here Mary Anne complete with fur caps and scabbards!

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