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2025-12-03

New York City views. New York Hospital reflected in a pool of rainwater on Exterior St. 1932 July 30.
Gottscho, Samuel H. (Samuel Herman), 1875-1971
1 negative : safety ; 5x7 in.

#NewYorkCity #NewYorkHospital #ExteriorSt #Gottscho #SamuelH #SamuelHerman #GottscholarSamuelH #TheLoenerCollection #Amsterdam #Hospitals #NewYork #NewYork(State) #UnitedStates #architecture #photography

loc.gov/item/2018734353/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an urban construction site in what appears to be New York City during the mid-20th century. In the foreground, there's a muddy puddle of rainwater reflecting some structures around it. Visible on one side are several buildings under construction or renovation; notably, tall scaffolding with cranes is visible above and over wooden shacks used as temporary workers' quarters.

In the background stands an imposing skyscraper with multiple rows of windows that suggest its status as a commercial building. The sky appears clear in this scene, suggesting it could be midday when rain was likely not recent enough to create such still water in a puddle. No people are visible within or around these structures which might indicate early hours before the workers' commencement.

The image is credited and noted with its historical context; Gottscholar Samuel H., dated July 30, 1932, from New York City views collection at The Loener Collection in Amsterdam. It's worth noting that this photograph captures a moment in time where urban development was evidently prevalent as indicated by the skyscraper behind it and reflects on how construction sites looked during those times.

Moreover, the reflection of these structures is notable due to its clarity - despite being still water after presumably recent rainfall – suggesting an unusual calmness or perhaps even early morning before any activity could disturb the surface.
2025-11-26

Ephesus between 1950 and 1977. 1 slide : color ; 2 x 2 in.

#Turkey #theLoenerCollection #Turkey #photography

loc.gov/item/2019705846/

The image displays a collection of historical ruins set against an expansive countryside backdrop. At the forefront, there is a complex made up of several stone buildings with distinctive domed roofs and rectangular structures that suggest ancient architectural styles possibly linked to early religious or public institutions. One prominent feature includes a tall column-like structure standing isolated from the main cluster, likely part of another collapsed edifice.

The background shows a large open field bordered by patches of trees and cultivated land leading up to distant mountains under an overcast sky with hints of blue peeking through clouds. The overall color palette consists of earthy tones such as browns, greens, and greys which evoke the historical ambiance of the ruins against the natural landscape.

The image appears aged or has been taken in conditions that give it a vintage look, possibly from slides used for presentations during the mid-20th century based on its graininess. The photo is framed with green borders indicating it might have originally been part of a slide collection displayed vertically, which was typical before digital media became prevalent.

This particular photograph could be associated with "Ephesus between 1950 and 1977," suggesting that the ruins depicted may belong to Ephesus (modern-day Selçuk), an ancient city in Turkey renowned for its significant historical sites. The image is cre [...]
2025-11-22

Lippincott's December [1896]
1 print : color ; 41 x 36 cm (poster format) | Man on bus? with Lippincott's on lap.

#Lippincott #theLoenerCollection #american #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

loc.gov/pictures/item/20027201

The image is a vintage poster, featuring an illustration of three people seated side by side on what appears to be public transportation. The central figure is a woman in green clothing holding open a magazine with the title "LIPPINCOTT'S" visible at the top and large red letters stating "DECEMBER". To her right sits an elderly man wearing glasses, dressed in dark colors, while on her left side, there's another individual partially obscured by shadows. The background is muted with shades of beige and brown suggesting wooden interior panels or seats.

The poster is designed to advertise Lippincott’s magazine for the December edition, as indicated by its prominent text at the bottom right corner that reads "NOV 18 MB" along with a date notation (Nov '96) in red ink. The overall aesthetic of the image includes bold outlines and contrasting colors typical of early print advertisements.

The provided link seems to be an unrelated photograph from the Loener Collection, which appears as part of metadata or reference information for this poster but is not directly connected visually with it.

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