32. Einstein in sandals
Rare Historical Photos
Few people know that Einstein was often sockless. Eccentric in his own way, his sandal covered feet in this rare historical photo from 1939 serves as proof. The story behind this picture is a short but funny one. Pictured sitting on a rock in Long Island with department store owner Rothman, is Einstein in his sandals, which he did not have an easy time purchasing. Rothman misunderstood him due to his accent and ordered him sundials instead of sandals. According to neighbors, he spent his Summers relaxing in this Long Island cove, wearing his sandals and playing a violin.
