Tag Archives: Cowin Collection

Happy Birthday Fansinaflashbulb!

Posted on November 19, 2017 by

Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Woman with Camera], ca. 1935 (437.2005) Nine years ago today Fansinaflashbub was born. It premiered with the post: Let the blog begin Posted on November 19, 2008 by fansinaflashbulb Starting on November 20, the International Center of … Continue reading →

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Silver Shadows of the Moon

Posted on August 20, 2017 by

To commemorate of the upcoming (August 21, 2017) total solar eclipse, when “the moon will completely cover the sun,” and the moon’s shadow will be visible to most of the United States, below are five studio portraits that include representations … Continue reading →

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Always Thinking of You

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Woman], ca. 1930 (1251.1990) Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Woman], ca. 1930 (1239.1990)

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“The Best of Everything”

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

J. Wiese, [Ada Brown], ca. 1920s (621.1990) Wishing ‘Dora’ the best of everything. Sincerely ‘Ada Brown’ Ada Scott Brown (May 1, 1890 – March 30, 1950), singer and actress, was born, raised, and died in Kansas City, Kansas.

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Paul Robeson – “A Symbol of Freedom and Human Dignity”

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

Vandamm Studio, Paul Robeson, 1930s (1558.1990) Paul Robeson and His Life Robeson is a college man – a graduate of Rutgers and Columbia Universities, with degrees from both institutions. He is athlete – scholar – actor – singer, and outstanding … Continue reading →

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A Tintype Tuesday: Family Photo Album

Posted on February 9, 2016 by

Unidentified Photographer, [Tintype Album], ca. 1880 (1582.1990) These unbound tintypes were found together in what was probably a family photo album. At this moment, not much is known about the photos and album, except the obvious: the album was well-used … Continue reading →

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Crazy Costumes

Posted on October 29, 2014 by

For some people Halloween isn’t the only time of year to get dressed up, actors, mascots and everyday folks put on costumes all year round.  James VanDerZee, Dress Rehearsal, 1936, 874.1990 This photo by James VanDerZee depicts an actor dressed in Shakespearean garb, … Continue reading →

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