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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/
1961 Life Magaine cover of the M&M Boys - Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris and a 1953 rookie photo of Roger Maris playing with the Fargo-Moorhead Twins--a Cleveland Indains class C minor league team of the Northern League
LIFE magazine photographer and Washington Post Correspondent, Leroy Woodson sits in with some of the young men in charge of the Village's Talking Drums. Women are not allowed to touch the drums, but I was allowed to photograph them.
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As my Fine-Art Exhibit: 'EVERYONE COULD USE A HERO nears it's final weeks, I'd like to first and foremost apologize to my Flickr FAM for not being able to be online these days as much as I would like to be. My CREATIVE work pulls me from here to there, but I always make it a point to post new material as I am able to. I want to take the time out to extend a most sincere 'Thank-You' to those who made my "EVERYONE COULD USE A HERO" fine-art exhibit at Central Gallery a huge success. (Peace)... *T.M.NOEL/ ANGRYHOUZE
Rock Hudson images and rare prints by Leo Fuchs (c) 1978 available at the Helios Gallery (www.theheliosgallery.com)
A Close up of the tail lamps on this 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Ville at the RACV Fly The Flag Tour.
In 1983 Life magazine named the entire 1959 Cadillac range as one of the worst American cars ever, describing them as being from the Buck Rogers School of transportation.
“A Double Wedding, at which he makes his Greatest Sacrifice.” [Image caption]
Mr. Pipp is a diminutive, somewhat overwhelmed figure who becomes the centerpiece of a social comedy. He was an original character created by the renowned American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. In "The Education of Mr. Pipp," the story unfolds as Mr. Pipp takes his wife and two glamorous daughters—classic "Gibson Girls"—on a Grand Tour of Europe. As a small, unassuming figure, Mr. Pipp was the perfect foil to the glamorous "Gibson Girls,” who represented the idealized beauty and confidence of the era. Much of the humor and charm came from Mr. Pipp's hapless demeanor and struggles to navigate high society while his daughters effortlessly dazzled everyone around them.
His daughters symbolized the new modern woman, while Mr. Pipp reflected the older generation, often bewildered by their sophistication. This dynamic resonated with audiences, making Gibson’s illustrations both entertaining and culturally relevant.
Gibson's work was so popular that "The Education of Mr. Pipp" was later adapted into a Broadway play in 1905 and even a film in 1914. It's a fascinating example of how Gibson's illustrations captured and satirized the social dynamics of his time.
Charles Dana Gibson's work, particularly his creation of the "Gibson Girl," had a profound impact on American culture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The "Gibson Girl" became an iconic representation of the idealized modern American woman—confident, stylish, athletic, and independent. This figure not only influenced fashion trends but also reflected and shaped societal attitudes toward femininity and women's roles.