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“Lunch is Served”… at the museum

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Christopher George

Dale Rooks or Ray Platnick, [Lunch at the Museum of Modern Art, New York], August 1942 (2016.19.191) LUNCH IS SERVED: This Summer the Museum started serving lunch in the garden, found it surprisingly popular. Price $1, but as much as … Continue reading →

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“Joy of Living”

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Christopher George

Just Let Me Look at You, Kenny Baker; Harry Sosnik And His Orchestra; Jerome Kern; Dorothy Fields, 1938. From the RKO-Radio Picture “Joy Of Living”. You are there, exciting and fair While I’m so dull tonight Seems there’s a lull … Continue reading →

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Happy 150th Birthday Metropolitan Museum of Art

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Christopher George

Alan Fisher, [Tapestries exhibited at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York], 1941 (2012.121.32) PM, March 6, 1941, pp. 18-19 (photos by Alan Fisher) PM Photographer Agrees With Moses About Museums… Early this week Park Commissioner Robert Moses said some unpleasant … Continue reading →

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“Patience Is What You Need to Take Cat Pictures”

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Christopher George

This is a good example of two completely different reactions to the photographer. One cat, although relaxed in body, is nervously troubled by the cameraman, camera, and lights. The other cat just hasn’t nerves – nothing matters except relaxation. Photo … Continue reading →

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Weegee’s Puppies, Puppies, Puppies

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Christopher George

Weegee (1899-1968), “Ritz, a puppy belonging to William Kinsman, was one of the causalities of the two-alarm blaze, New York,” February 1, 1944 (1056.1993) Ritz, a puppy belonging to William Kinsman, was one of the causalities of the two-alarm blaze … Continue reading →

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Stay At Home (Don’t Do This)

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Christopher George

Weegee (1899-1968), [Afternoon crowd at Coney Island, Brooklyn], July 21, 1940, (Weegee Portfolio 4) PM, July 22, 1940, pp 16-17 Yesterday at Coney Island… Temperature 89… They Came Early, Stayed Late Cameraman Reports On Lost Kids, Parking Troubles Weegee, whose … Continue reading →

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“Street Scene: Last Rites After Fire”

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Christopher George

Weegee (1899-1968), Street Scene: Last Rites After Fire, New York, March 7, 1942 (15125.1993) (This print was used in the creation of Weegee by Weegee.) Weegee (1899-1968), Street Scene: Last Rites After Fire, New York, March 7, 1942 (negative 601) … Continue reading →

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“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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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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Abraham Lincoln

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Christopher George

Mathew B. Brady (1822-1896), [Abraham Lincoln], May 16, 1861, (2009.15.1) PM, February 12, 1941, p.1 Tichnor Bros., Inc., [Freedom], Stefan Lorant Collection Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was born on this day 211 years ago.

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