Tag Archives: July 4th

Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Girl with American Flag], ca. 1885 (2007.54.16) Louis Faurer, Silent Salesman, Philadelphia, ca. 1937 (2013.99.53) Michael O’Brien, For a portrait, Caesar LaMonica, an 80 year old songwriter and musician, proudly displayed the medals he’s recieved during his … Continue reading →

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Coney Island at Noon: Independence Day, 2017

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Christopher George

Weegee, [Crowd at Coney Island beach, Brooklyn], July 4, 1942 (2044.1993) 75 years ago today Weegee made these images of a sea of people standing on the sand at Coney Island on Saturday, July 4th, 1942. “Looking northwest, from Bushman … Continue reading →

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Photos of (mostly) unidentified people with flags, made by (mostly) unidentified photographers

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Christopher George

Unidentified Photographer, [Two Unidentified Men with Sleeping Puppies in Wheelbarrow and an American Flag], ca. 1860s (2009.55.1) Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Girl with American Flag], ca. 1885 (2007.54.16) Jacob Riis (1849-1914), Saluting the Flag, ca. 1892 (185.1982) Unidentified Photographer, [Unidentified Woman, … Continue reading →

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Weegee Wednesdays: “Happy 4th of July to you… Wish I was with you…”

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Christopher George

Weegee, [Letter from Weegee in Los Angeles to Wilma Wilcox in New York City], July 1, 1959 (2009.70.29) 56 years ago today: Hi Dear… Wed.- Everything arrived safe… There is going to be another meeting at CBS Television later this … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by aheide

Leonard Speier, West Side Highway, NYC, July 4, 1976 (351.1981) For a dyn-o-mite celebration you have to see the fireworks. This year they will be over the East River and don’t forget to bring your flag!

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