Tag Archives: 1940’s

1940: A Power for the Hills

Posted on November 18, 2017 by corvusfugit

When I penetrated back to the day-room I encountered two gentlemen called Sergeant Pluck and Mr Gilhaney and they were holding a meeting about the question of bicycles. “I do not believe in the three-speed gear at all,” the Sergeant … Continue reading →

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1942: The Man Who Lost his Head

Posted on November 7, 2017 by corvusfugit

Claire Huchet Bishop: The Man Who Lost His Head (1942); illustration by Robert McCloskey.

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1986: The Fist

Posted on October 23, 2017 by corvusfugit

Robert Graham: Monument to Joe Louis in Detroit, Michigan (1986) Louis—whose family moved to Detroit in 1926—was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1937 to 1949 and one of the greatest heavyweights of all time. He is considered the first … Continue reading →

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848 AD: Parinirvana

Posted on October 15, 2017 by corvusfugit

The Mogao Caves, carved into cliffs near the town of Dunhuang in northwest China, date from the 4th to the 14th century AD and lay along the ancient trade route known as the Silk Road. There are about 500 of them,  … Continue reading →

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1941: Librarians

Posted on October 14, 2017 by corvusfugit

“Unidentified employees working at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library prior to its opening on February 1, 1941.” (source)

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1942: Convoy

Posted on October 9, 2017 by corvusfugit

Norman Wilkinson: The “Ohio” in the Malta Convoy (1942)

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1946: Encounter

Posted on October 8, 2017 by corvusfugit

Victor Brauner: La rencontre du 2 bis rue Perrel [Encounter at 2B Rue Perrel] (1946)

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1947: Comic Books

Posted on October 8, 2017 by corvusfugit

Ruth Orkin: Comic Book Readers, New York City, 1947

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1947: Showroom

Posted on October 8, 2017 by corvusfugit

Dewey G. Mears: [A View of a Furniture Showroom] (June 1, 1947) (source)

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1940s: Panorama

Posted on September 26, 2017 by corvusfugit

Multi-photo panorama of West Street from Rector Street to Morris Street, New York City (1940’s) Click for detail!

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