The image depicts a vintage scene of young boys in an urban setting at the entrance to what appears to be a regulation alley. The boys are dressed in early 20th-century attire, with one standing and another sitting on steps holding bowling shoes, suggesting they may have been involved in some recreational activity prior to this moment. The surroundings include various signs indicating businesses such as "Legraph" (possibly related to telegraph services) and a reference to regulation alleys. The photograph is black and white, indicative of its historical context, likely taken during the early part of the 20th century when Lewis Hine was active in documenting child labor. The boys are standing on steps with one boy seated prominently holding bowling shoes, which could imply they were at a nearby bowling alley before this moment. The image conveys a sense of daily life and work for young individuals during that era.