Monthly Archives: February 2020

“Leap into the Void”

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Christopher George

Bernie Aumuller (ca. 1920-1971), [Catherine Serrani, 8, celebrating her second birthday on February 29, 40-14 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City], February 29, 1948 (2013.115.243) Birthday: Catherine Serrani, 8, 40-14 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, blows out the candles on the … Continue reading →

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“Kenby Studio: Brooklyn’s Leading Photographers”

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Christopher George

Kenby Studio, [Unidentified Group], ca. 1920 (880.1990) Kenby Studio, [Chauffeur with car], ca. 1920s (746.1990) New York Age, (Brooklyn page, second section), May 25, 1935, p.7 PHOTOGRAPHS! GRADUATES! Follow The Crowd! Why Go Elsewhere and Regret – Come to – … Continue reading →

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A Window into Weegee’s “Naked City”

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Christopher George

Unidentified photographer, [Window display for Weegee’s Naked City at The Chaucer Head Book Shop, New York], (20053.1993) Photographs, the citizens and constituents that populate and compose Weegee’s Naked City, including (Arrested for Vagrancy, The Critic, Frank Sinatra, Paramount Theater, Metropolitan … Continue reading →

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“It’s Just About Time”

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Christopher George

Next in Line, Johnny Cash And Tennessee Two, 1957 Don’t Make Me Go, Johnny Cash And Tennessee Two, 1957 Train of Love, Johnny Cash And Tennessee Two, 1956 There You Go, Johnny Cash And Tennessee Two, 1956 Home of the … Continue reading →

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“Keep this near your heart”

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Christopher George

Frank Wendt (1858-1930), [Millie Owens], ca. 1900 (2011.47.102) Millie Owens Hair 86 in [7.166 feet, 218.44 cm] Keep this near your hart Frank Wendt (1858-1930), [Helen Mathews], ca. 1900 (2011.47.103) Helen Mathews Length of hair 6 feet 4 inches [76 … Continue reading →

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“Love Your Pet Day”

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Woman sitting in garden with dog], 1940s (2014.68.1) Martin Munkacsi (1898-1963), [Daisy and Violet Hilton in dressing room, Birmingham], 1932 (2007.110.40) Robert Capa (1913-1954), [Truman Capote holding a pet dog, Italy], 1953 (3342.1992) Lisette Model (1901-1983), Promenade des … Continue reading →

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Used in Life: “Dead Bones to Live Art”

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Christopher George

Ansel Adams (1902-1984), [Artist Georgia O’Keeffe gathering material for one of her paintings by lugging home a cow’s head and skeleton], 1938 (1159.2005) Life, “Georgia O’Keeffe Turns Dead Bones to Live Art,” February 14, 1938, pp. 28-29 Ansel Adams (1902-1984), … Continue reading →

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Psychic action shot

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Christopher George

Weegee (1899-1968), Action shot by Weegee, February 16, 1941 (974.1993) (Remnants of a “Three Lions, 551 Fifth Avenue” sticker, and a beautiful “This Photo Sold for Use in One Publication Only, Credit Line Must Read, Arthur Fellig Photo, 5 Center … Continue reading →

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“Always Thinking of You”

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Woman], ca. 1940s (1251.1990) Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Woman], ca. 1930 (1239.1990) Happy Valentine’s Day.

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“I love you as I never did before.”

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Christopher George

Lucien Aigner (1901-1999), At the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, ca. 1934 (338.1982) Alfred Eisenstaedt (1898-1995), [Wartime Farewells, Pennsylvania Station, New York], 1944 (1448.2005) Sailor Fred McDow passionately kissing his girlfriend Ethel Huseland goodbye, as a friend stands by watching uncomfortably, in … Continue reading →

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