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Weegee’s camera, camera case, and secrets…

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Christopher George

Graflex, Inc., [Weegee’s Speed Graphic camera], ca. 1945 (2007.13.1) [Weegee’s camera case], ca. 1948 (22666.1993) [Weegee’s Photoflash Secrets and Westinghouse sign], 1953 (25392.1993) Three things (no photos) for the third (like a dessert) of three Weegee birthday blog posts. “To … Continue reading →

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“LOOK PLEASANT PLEASE!”

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Christopher George

Charles S. Peterson, Look Pleasant Please!, 1912 (2014.29.5) Miss Clara Hoorman Sleepy Eye, Minn. We have a dozen post cards here for you which you ordered way back last April. Would appreciate it if you would call for them. Very … Continue reading →

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The Photographer’s Eye or the Eye of the Camera?

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Renske van Leeuwen

John Loengard, Cartier-Bresson takes pictures in his Paris apartment, 1987 (239.1987) When we see a photograph of a photographer at work, questions can be raised about the relationship between the photographer, his camera, and the referent. Especially when the eyes … Continue reading →

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Delivery Truck

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, Delivery Truck, ca. 1930

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“On land or sea, your camera does the work…”

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Woman], ca. 1935 The Daniel Cowin Collection of African American Vernacular Photography Unidentified Photographer, Bob Capa, New York, 1938 Weegee, [Press photographers], ca. 1941 Weegee, The boys were busy, ca. 1945 Weegee, Weegee with his Speed Graphic … Continue reading →

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