Pambos Potamitis and Yiangos Potamitis

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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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763
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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CYLHA.10.059 (19) This photograph features Pambos Potamitis on the left and Yiangos Potamitis on the right, showcasing their distinct school uniforms from the period. Pambos is dressed in a tailored suit consisting of a jacket and knee-length trousers, paired with a collared shirt and tie. His attire is complemented by a primary school cap, marked with the initials "AA," symbolizing his enrollment in a primary school. He also wears striped socks and sturdy lace-up shoes, reflecting the practical yet formal dress code for students at the time. Yiangos, standing on the right, is dressed in a gymnasium uniform, consisting of a structured, military-style jacket with buttons running down the front. His uniform is completed with a formal cap bearing an emblem, emphasizing the discipline and formality associated with gymnasium (secondary school) education during the era. His full-length trousers and polished shoes add to the polished and official appearance. The two boys hold hands, symbolizing a bond of brotherhood and camaraderie. This photograph serves as a historical reflection of the educational and cultural practices of the time.