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"Miss Babbles, the Authoress, Calls and Reads Aloud." [Image caption]
Gibson’s series “A Widow and Her Friends” featured 24 illustrations published in “Life” and later compiled into a standalone book in 1901. The series about a grieving young woman surrounded by friends was in high demand for several reasons: The turn of the 20th century was a period of significant social change, and Gibson’s illustrations captured the evolving roles and emotions of women, particularly widows. He was already famous for his “Gibson Girl” illustrations, which depicted the idealized, independent American woman. His portrayal of a widow navigating life after loss resonated with readers. Also, Gibson’s illustrations were known for their humor, emotional depth, and artistic quality, making them highly sought after by magazines and readers alike.
[Sources: BarnaclePress.com, IllustrationHistory.org, and Myddoa.com]
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!
i am enamored of the little 'o' with the halo. clever and cute ♥ oh, and the font is pleasing as well.
Over a thousand Chicagoans from all over the city, gathered at Millennium Park to perform "Crowd Out" by David Lang.
Robert Capa's portrait of the 15 year old Chinese Nationalist boy-soldier became Capa's first of only two Life Magazine covers. Hankou, China, late March 1938
Nederlands Fotomuseum, Rotterdam 2009
Title: Life - Oil
Alternative Title: [Life magazine, Texas oil story]
Creator: Robert Yarnall Richie
Date: ca. July - December 1937
Place: Texas or Louisiana
Part Of: Robert Yarnall Richie Photograph Collection
Physical Description: 1 photographic print: gelatin silver; 17.8 x 12.8 cm.
File: ag1982_0234_1631_B_life_sm_opt.jpg
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(look at that guy's creepy face. so gross.)
Also the floating beer. Nice find, Dom.
From Life Magazine, April 27, 1959
Dad loves her enough to tell her that her breath is funky. And did the dentist suddenly become her father at the end of the story?
“Mrs. Diggs is alarmed at discovering what she imagines to be a snare that threatens the safety of her only child. Mr. Diggs does not share his wife’s anxiety.” [Image caption]
American artist Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) created elegant pen and ink illustrations that were evocative of American life. He was best known for his creation of the Gibson Girl, an iconic representation of the beautiful and independent Euro-American woman at the turn of the 20th century. His wife, Irene Langhorne, and her four sisters inspired his images. He published his illustrations in “Life” magazine and other major national publications for more than 30 years, becoming editor of “Life” in 1918 and later owner of the magazine. [Source: Wikipedia]
On the top deck of the BOAC “City of Cardiff” Short Solent Mark III flying boat at the Oakland Aviation Museum. See here and here for views of the exterior of the airplane.
The Museum’s Solent was a cast member in the movie “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, and this is the seat that Harrison Ford occupied in the movie (it is the one that is the dirtiest and most worn out because everyone wants to sit in it, :-D). The magazine is a photocopy of the magazine that was in the Solent scenes in the movie as well.
More information on the museum’s Solent flying boat can be found here.
Two Weeks Notice = My Current Photos
old photo of a 1930s model that I enhanced, aged, colored, and cast shadows on in photoshop.
courtesy of Life Magazine photo archive
Battleship USS Iowa dropping anchor (possibly San Francisco Bay).
I know I'd be one of those sailors on the bow, watching this -- and every other operation I could see! Must remember there are many young sailors aboard Navy ships that have never seen much of anything beyond their hometown. That's the way it was with my dad: He was barely 17, from a remote, rural Florida town, when he enlisted in the Navy in 1941 -- six months before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Though he chose Naval Aviation as a career that lasted until 1955, he spent more time on Navy ships -- aircraft carriers, that is -- than most sailors.
I suspect this photo is part of a 1951 article, which would put the Iowa anchoring in San Francisco bay, off Treasure Island (A US Navy facility at that time); if that's correct, anyone standing on deck or above could gaze across the bay due North -- toward Richmond, California -- and see not only the Kaiser shipyards (where the WW2 Liberty ships and Victory ships were built) , but also the pier where the USS Iowa is temporarily berthed right now. As of October 28, 2011, the battleship is undergoing repairs and preparation for the final move to southern California, where she will continue to be prepared to open as a floating museum (and much more) on the 4th of July, 2012.
The forward deck and 16-inch guns are open to tours (in Richmond, CA) right now (12/19/11): www.pacificbattleship.com/blog
www.facebook.com/pacificbattleship
www.pacificbattleship.com/memb10.html (Plankowner membership)
Shot by one of my idols the great Robert Capa, who is reputed to be responsible for introducing Nikon to the West. As well as starting the famous Magnum Agency. Apparently he picked up a Nikon F on his travels during the early years of the second world war.
The amazing thing about this shot from Life Magazine is the fact that they mention that Capa shot 106 pics on this landing in Normandy, and all but 10 were ruined by the Lab.
Game of table tennis in progress in the games room of the American Red Cross Service Club on Chichester Street in Belfast. October 1942.
The mural forming the background is one of several that were painted in the club, one example most notably by Stars & Stripes comic strip artist, Dick Wingert.
Image source
The LIFE Picture Collection
Photographer: David E. Scherman
Year: 1942
via: WW2 Radio: www.facebook.com/Radio.WW2/
The Kaiser-Frazer Corporation produced the Henry J Corsair from 1950 to 1954. Initially, it achieved notable sales figures, thanks to its affordability and the post-war demand for new cars. To keep costs low, early models did not have rear trunk lids, and the car was only available as a two-door sedan with fixed rear windows. Power came from a 134.2 cu in (2.2 L) four-cylinder engine or a 161 cu in (2.6 L) six-cylinder engine, like those used in Jeeps. The base model retailed for $1,300, which is equivalent to $16,463 in 2023 dollars.
However, the Corsair’s success was short-lived. It faced stiff competition from other manufacturers who offered more features and better designs at competitive prices. Customer preferences also shifted over time and the minimalist approach of the Corsair became less appealing. By the mid-1950s, sales continued to decline, and despite price reductions and model improvements, the Henry J Corsair couldn’t sustain its initial success. Tough business!
[Source: Wikipedia]
Unpublished photo. The November 19, 1952 issue Life magazine featured Huston on its cover to discuss her experiences as a duck hunter. Photo by Howard Sochurek.
Footage of Jeannie: uwm.edu/wtmjsearch/wtmjnewsarchive/46902/