It was taken in 1935 in North Carolina.
Like the linked blogger stated, you can see a level and square on the wall behind the man. Was he a carpenter?
A violin case is behind him on the floor. Did he play, or someone in the household?
A nice clock on the mantel.
A few other things I picked up on.
There are gaps in the logs where the chinking as fallen out. Probably why he needs a fire if it is drafty.
At one time the logs had been white-washed (to make the cabin look better and brighter), but that now is worn and missing. Matter of fact the white-wash and logs in the back corner would suggest the place had not been well maintained for a while. You can see light coming in between the logs.
The hearth stones seem to be missing near his feet. It almost looks like his foot is resting on some sort of bag.
The mantel is very basic and not looking very sturdy.
There is an old trunk behind him, standing on top of something else. And a pile of rags on top of that.
While that may be his coat on the wall behind him, it also looks like a window or opening is blocked of behind the coat.
The photo makes you want to ask questions that no longer can be answered; Was he still living in this cabin or was it his 'man-land' away from the main house?
Was it now just his hunting cabin?
There are no female touches around the place, was he single?
Was he just living with hard times?
The cabin looks much older than the 1935 would suggest, but there sure are a lot of interesting things going on in the photo.
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