Fashions [ca. between 1951 and 1952]
1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.
Title: Toni Frissell's Photograph Collection
Collection Description:
The Toni Frissell photograph collection consists of over 2,000 images by American photographer Toni Frissell (1917-2001). Frissell was a renowned portrait and landscape photographer who captured the essence of everyday life in America during the mid-20th century. Her photographs often featured ordinary people in their natural surroundings, such as families on vacation or individuals engaging in leisure activities.
Locations: Many of Frissell's photographs were taken in New England, particularly along the coastlines and beaches of Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
Biography: Toni Frissell (1917-2001) was an American photographer known for her documentary-style portraits and landscapes. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Frissell began her career as a fashion photographer before shifting to more personal and documentary photography.
Additional Information:
* The collection is part of the Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs Division.
* Many photographs were taken during World War II, when Frissell worked for the Office of War Information (OWI).
* The collection includes photographs of various models in different outfits, often in beach or coastal settings, which may have been intended to showcase women's fashion.
Keywords: Toni Frissell, American photography, landscape photography, portrait photography, everyday life, New England, fashion photography.
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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021750012/