Tag Archives: Cowin Collection

“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 Faded Photograph”

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified woman standing with an umbrella], ca. 1920 (DA.1B16.7) Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified woman], ca. 1930 (1251.1990) Whispering Jack Smith, A Faded Photograph, by Charles Kenny; Nick Kenny; Richard Howard; Whispering Jack Smith; September 13, 1940 It’s only a … Continue reading →

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Waterfalls

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Two women sitting in front of a waterfall backdrop], 1860-1920 (2017.77.72) Unidentified Photographer, [Three men sitting in front of a waterfall backdrop], 1860-1920 (2014.77.30) Unidentified Photographer, [Two men sitting in front of a waterfall backdrop], ca. 1910 (977.1990) … Continue reading →

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See the Sea

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Baby sitting in front of a seaside background], 1860-1920 (2014.77.31) Unidentified Photographer, [Woman and man posing in front of a painted backdrop], 1860-1920 (2017.77.70) Unidentified Photographer, [Woman and man posing in front of a painted backdrop], 1860-1920 (2014.77.77) … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Fansinaflashbulb!

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Christopher George

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 Christopher George

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 Christopher George

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 Christopher George

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 Christopher George

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 Christopher George

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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