Striking and poignant in equal measure. Identified Alex Miller in pencil on reverse, the source of his injury is not easily researched. Given the proximity to the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) hub from Johnstown and the...
Compelling portraits of under represented cultures in the development of America's Western history.
Nice condition with only smudges at margin and minimal corner chipping.
Mount measures 5.25 x 7.25".
Exceptionally rare subject. Full bodied American eagle weathervane posed for the photograph and a running horse in progress behind, the other two men work on cupolas. Region not known. Body shapes of both animals suggest...
Arresting image. Signed Lewis R. (Ransome) Freeman / Pasadena California paid on August 19, 1913 by Brown Brothers NYC. Freeman was a gentleman traveler and photo journalist who ran the gambit from Geological...
Startling tones and composition, text book images. Earl M. Tucker reverse (almost certainly the Caucasian man), found in NC. ____ Sight size 5 x 7". One photograph shows edge chipping but mounts suffer heavy damage. ...
Westinghouse Air Brake Company (WABCO) was an early titan in the fields of electricity and transportation, by this time with projects all over the world. Presumably shot by the Westinghouse commercial / factory photographer for...
Speaks loudly. Captures the tension of the shop owner at register, the photographer who rather progressively for the time includes the African American customer (likely a domestic) and she with down turned eyes and folded hands who seems...
Scarce and poignant. When read closely, these are a seldom captured portrait of American womanhood and then in comparison between two parallel cultures. One woman much more in control of this low budget photo shoot...
Highly unusual. Elder wearing a homespun calico uniform and apron posed in a dignified 3/4 portrait. In the companion piece, her employer reads to her aloud from the bible. The race roles we expect from...
Meticulous documentation of the Homefront / Military Industrial Complex War Effort with heavy focus on the female work force. Attributed to Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company (Pittsburgh PA) which according to research, is said to have...