Steyer Family Collection

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Helena Steyer and David Gdanski, 1939

Helena Steyer was the younger sister of Stanley Steyer. In this photograph, she is sitting with David Gdanski around the time of their marriage. David Gdanski was from Lodz, one of Poland’s largest cities, and this picture was most likely taken there. Lodz, like Manchester in England, or Lowell in Massachusetts, produced primarily textiles. In the background of this picture, hardly visible, is a sign that most likely says “Krawiec,” or “Tailor.” David Gdanski himself was a textile engineer. Helena was a journalist by profession.