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“She is the subject of more hostile criticism.” [Image caption]
This is a classic example of Gibson’s work, capturing social dynamics and gender roles of the early 20th century. The scene presents an intriguing contrast between the widow, who garners attention and admiration from the men, and the wives who appear to be critical or perhaps envious. The admiration the widow receives could provoke feelings of jealousy and insecurity among the wives. This scenario reflects the societal pressures and expectations placed on women during that era. The wives might feel threatened by the widow’s charm and independence, leading to their hostile criticism.
As for the widow's friends, it's possible that the title "A Widow and Her Friends" is somewhat ironic, highlighting the complexities and often competitive nature of social relationships. The term "friends" here could be seen as a commentary on how superficial and conditional these relationships can be, especially in social settings where appearance and reputation play significant roles.
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The History Center at Sunken Gardens, St. Pete, included this LIFE Magazine cover of October 15, 1971. The opening of Disney World in Orlando was one of the most significant events in Florida’s history. Prior to that date, Orlando was a sleepy town in Central Florida, its local economy based mainly on citrus cultivation. Now the world beats a path to its door.
From left to right: Sheikh Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa ruler of Bahrain (r. 1942-1961) sitting with his heir apparent and future ruler Sheikh Isa (r. 1961-1999) in the desert accompanied by the ruler's cousin Sheikh Rashid Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa circa 1952.
Ad for General Electric Vacuum Cleaner from a 1940's era issue of Life Magazine.
"I've had two gnawing ideas all year..."
Nikon FA, Nikkor 28mm f2.8, Fuji T64 (exp. 1/2010)
Not to be all me me me, but might I suggest that you check it out large?
Over a thousand Chicagoans, from all walks of life and all parts of the city, came together at Millennium Park to perform "Crowd Out" by Davind Lang.
Although a bit chaotic in the beginning, once the leaders of each of the small groups that formed the whole got things in sync, it became a beautiful performance and a moving experience.
I came upon this event purely by accident and it took me a while to figure out what was going on.
Once surrounded by all these people, I was pretty much stuck, so you see some of the same faces over and over again.
In the ´60 the chilean Film Magazine Ecran reflect the life of the celebrities, pop culture and entertainment...Ecran cover with Sean Connery, Ursulla Anderss and Roger Moore from 1963,1964 and 1966...see you in: www.jamesbondchile.blogspot.com
Great Western Wines advertisement from the October 12, 1942 issue of LIfe Magazine.
"Dinner for Eight" Wine Assortment"
"For Life's Sparkling Moments"
Life magazine ran an article in September 1942 on the Naval base in Derry/ Londonderry, using a number of the photographs taken by David E Scherman.
I love little details.
I'm particularly intrigued by the birthday cake (detail of the cake). Is that supposed to be Charlie Brown? And if so, is that supposed to be Snoopy? And why is there no one else sitting at the table yet?
I wanted to know which issue of Life magazine appears beneath the coffee table at the far right. It's this one with Tricia Nixon, the President's daughter, on the cover.
On the back, someone wrote "3/6/71", "Reeves St Hse", "Matt M. 2nd B'Day", and "Roger M., one of Chuck's sisters." I tried looking up streets named Reeves in Oregon and there is a residential street here in Portland. No way to confirm or deny.
In March 2010, Matt M. will be 41 years old. I hope he's doing well, wherever he is.
One of the photographs I found (and purchased for 50 cents each) at SMUT (So Many Unique Treasures), a small store off of East Burnside in Portland. There were two old suitcases full of these photos and each contained hundreds.
General Russell P. Hartle with The Duke of Abercorn and Mrs Marcia Mackie, Club Director, at the American Red Cross Service Club on Chichester Street in Belfast. Photographed at the Service Club's official formal opening on 10 October 1942.
Image source
The LIFE Picture Collection
Photographer: David E. Scherman
Year: 1942
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My personal favourite LIFE cover by Alfred "Eisie" Eisenstaedt.
Alfred Eisenstaedt (December 6, 1898-August 24, 1995).
Photo courtesy of LIFE magazine.
In 1935, a 37-year-old Alfred Eisenstaedt emigrated to the United States--narrowly escaping the Holocaust in Europe--and landed a job as one of the first staff photographers at LIFE magazine.
He would become one of the most important photographers in America--indeed, the father of photojournalism.
Eisie--as his friends called him--applied a simple credo to taking pictures: "It's more important to click with people than to click the shutter."
The links below will tell you a little more about the great man Eisenstaedt, and his love of Rolleiflex and Leica cameras;
www.cartage.org.lb/en/themes/arts/photography/fieldskinds...
One of the first published depictions of cyborgs:
“On the moon cyborgs unreel a cable to explosives for a seismic blast. On the front cyborg’s belt, tubes pump chemicals to his blood to control his blood pressure, pulse, energy, tranquility, blood sugar, body temperature, radiation tolerance. Pumps obey sensors like the radiation counter in his left thigh or blood-pressure gauge in his right thigh. His heart, in the X-ray view, sends blood to the implanted converter which remakes oxygen and carbon from carbon dioxide, taking the place of lungs. On the back of the other cyborg are a food supply, master fuel cell, food processor and wastes canister.” [Image description]
“Striding buoyantly across the low-gravity surface of the moon, there may someday be strange new men – part human, part machine – like the ones above. They will have a strange name: CYBORGS (for CYBernetic ORGanisms). Cyborgs, according to a daring new idea, will be men whose body organs and systems are automatically adjusted for life in unearthly environments by artificial organs and senses. Some of these devices will be attached, others implanted by surgery. With their aid cyborgs can dispense with clumsy, easy-to-puncture space suits in which earth conditions are re-created. Instead, they can move about safely wearing not much more than they would at home . . .” [Opening paragraph]
Fred Freeman (1907-1988) was a graphic artist who designed and illustrated books on naval history, space exploration and other subjects. He was a successful commercial artist in New York City from the late 1920's through the 30's, doing many illustrations and magazine covers for publications including The Saturday Evening Post and Collier's.
After serving in the United States Navy during World War II, he turned mainly to book design and illustration. He illustrated books on submarines and destroyers from World War II, for the United States Naval Institute. In 1956, with Theodore Roscoe, he designed the ''Picture History of the U.S. Navy,'' published by Charles Scribner's Sons. In 1960, he illustrated a children's book, ''First Men to the Moon,'' written by the scientist, Werner von Braun.
Today's airbrushed style pinup photo features Christina enjoying the sun on her day off. With the temperatures blazing and not much really to do, Christina has decided to lounge around the deck of the Battleship and catch up on her LIFE Magazine reading that she's a bit behind on. Normally lots of sailors leave the ship to play in the city, but she's noticed for some reason they've all decided to stay onboard...
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A general view showing the town of Manama the capital of Bahrain circa May 1945.
(This photograph was probably taken from the balcony of the Minaret of the Al Fadhel Mosque, which was most likely the tallest built structure in Bahrain at the time. From the bottom to top are the following: Hassan Al Gosaibi's house with the wooden beds on the rooftop then the Bassams', and finally the Zamils', which along with the Marafies’ house, on the opposite side of the street next to the empty plot of land, occupies the current Zamil Tower area, the building on the waterfront, opposite the houses, was the British Political Agency (the current British Embassy) and on the far right is Charles Belgrave's house with its shaded balcony further to the top of the photo is the Sheikh Hamad Causeway and Muharraq Island appears on the horizon)
Sir Charles D. Belgrave (1894-1969) smoking a cigar at his home in Manama circa 1952.
(Charles Dalrymple Belgrave was born in the late Victorian era at the height of British imperial power when Britain literally ruled the waves and subsequently from a young age he played an active role in the running of this colossus "The empire on which the sun never sets" however by the time of his death nearly seventy-five years later Britain had become a secondary world power and like many members of his ruling class the steady decline of the British Empire after the Second World War and its eventual end in the 1960s took a toll on his psyche)
The largest commercially available cathode ray tube (CRT) television screens reached sizes of 45 inches. However, Mitsubishi experimented with even larger CRT models, producing a few 61-inch TVs, but these were not widely sold due to technological instability and safety concerns. CRT technology had limitations in size due to the bulkiness and weight of the picture tubes required.
CRT televisions were significantly heavier than modern LCD screens for the same screen size. For example, a 32-inch CRT TV could weigh around 150-200 pounds, while a 32-inch LCD screen typically weighs 20-30 pounds. This means the weight-to-size ratio for CRTs was much higher, making them bulkier and harder to handle. The difference arises from the technology: CRTs required large, heavy glass tubes and electron guns, while LCDs use lightweight panels and backlighting systems.
The leap in resolution is also remarkable. Commercial CRT monitors achieved resolutions as high as 2560x1920. In contrast, modern LCD monitors have reached resolutions of 7680x4320 (8K). These displays offer incredible clarity and are widely used for professional tasks like video editing and graphic design. It’s a testament to how far display technology has advanced.
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Given the timing and the imagery, it's likely that Gibson's illustration was a commentary on the United States' neutral stance during World War I, which broke out in Europe in July 1914. The quarreling couple could symbolize the conflicting pressures and opinions within the U.S., while the dog in the middle represents the attempt to remain neutral amidst these tensions.
The United States had tried to remain neutral, but several factors led to its entry in 1917: Germany began attacking American ships and the British shared an intercepted telegram that revealed Germany’s promise to Mexico of American territory if the U.S. entered the war. Also, the Russian Provisional Government’s pro-war stance helped overcome President Woodrow Wilson’s reluctance to fight alongside an absolutist monarch. So, on April 6, 1917, President Wilson signed a joint resolution declaring war on the German Empire.
Wilson believed that the U.S. could shape the peace settlement and play a decisive role in the postwar peace conference. His plan was outlined in the "Fourteen Points" and envisioned a new collective security organization called the League of Nations.
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Too Much - Too Soon! Vintage July 31, 1939 issue of Life Magazine with actress Diana Barrymore on the cover. Diana was the troubled daughter of famed actor John Barrymore and half-sister of actor John Drew (The Forgotten) Barrymore. She is also the aunt of actress Drew Barrymore. In the 1950s Diana’s life story was made in both book and film form and were both entitled Too Much, Too Soon. The film and the book are both worth checking out. It’s always a thrill when it’s from Vinnie DeVille!
Title: [Coronation of Rose Queen, Frances Connally, Life Magazine]
Creator: Robert Yarnall Richie
Date: September 30, 1938
Place: Tyler, Texas
Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie Photograph Collection
Description: This is the coronation of Rose Queen, Frances Connally at the Sixth Annual Rose Festival held in Bergfeld Park in Tyler, Texas. The theme for this festival was ''Southern Plantations''.
Physical Description: 1 negative: film, black and white; 17.7 x 12.7 cm
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A British officer chatting with a British Indian soldier at the RAF (Royal Air Force) Base on the island of Muharraq circa May 1945.
A road sign in Manama directing the way to Belgrave Road circa May 1945.
(Belgrave Road was named after Charles Dalrymple Belgrave the British adviser to the government of Bahrain (1926-1957) in recognition of his services to the Bahraini state however following Belgrave's retirement and final departure from the country in 1957 the road was renamed "Sheikh Isa Al Kabeer Avenue" (Isa the Great) in honour of Sheikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa (r. 1869-1932) Bahrain's longest-reigning ruler in modern times)
Colorful and patriotic ad for the United States Rubber Company showing off how classy their whitewall tires look on the battlefield. Send for the free booklet on "How To Save Rubber." Taken from the June 23, 1941 issue of Life Magazine.
"Royal Master owners believe in National Defense..."
"Once you ride on U.S. Royal Masters, you'll never buy any other tires."
Brutal African dictator Idi Amin wearing a speedo, while eating a sandwich. This photograph was taken in either 1971, or 1972 and printed in the December 29th 1972 issue of Life Magazine. Naturally, this will be framed.
Hinds for Hands lotion advertisement from a 1942 issue of Life Magazine.
"My hands are doing Kitchen duty right on the home front."
"Glad your hands aren't red and chapped, Baby - a thrill to touch 'em!"
Launch advertising for the lavish series of photography books from Time-Life Books. Trading on the reputation of LIFE magazine as the premier US publication for news and editorial photos, this series of books promised to be the definitive word on photography practice.
Bound in distinctive silver covers, and (in early press runs) using quality gravure photo reproduction, the core titles Light and Film and The Camera were highly influential in photography instruction. Part of their power in illustrating any concept was the ability to draw on LIFE's deep back-catalog of historical imagery to give inspiring examples. Evidently the series reached 17 volumes, although the books on general principles reached many more people than some of the niche topics.
New editions were in print into the 1980s, outliving LIFE magazine itself by a decade.