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American 20th Century, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Soldiers Kept alongside Marchers as Demonstrators Walked on Highway 80”, March 1965, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.466

Title from caption on object: “Soldiers Kept alongside Marchers as Demonstrators Walked on Highway 80”

American 20th Century, Associated Press · March 1965 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.466

This is a black and white photograph showing fireworks in the night sky. Bright fireworks are captured in motion with their luminous trails against a dark background. Two indistinct silhouettes are visible near the bottom, adding depth to the composition.
American 20th Century, Untitled (Silhouette of couple watching fireworks), 1930s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Robert E. Jackson, 2008.134.72

Untitled (Silhouette of couple watching fireworks)

American 20th Century · 1930s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2008.134.72

American 20th Century, Untitled (Two women wrapped in American flag), late 1910s, gelatin silver print, Gift of Robert E. Jackson, 2008.134.74

Untitled (Two women wrapped in American flag)

American 20th Century · late 1910s · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2008.134.74

The image shows two men standing outdoors on a gravel or dirt surface, holding a large flag with a bulldog printed on it. Both individuals are visible from head to toe. The man on the left is saluting with his right hand and has curly hair, wearing a short-sleeved, button-up shirt and slacks with a belt. The man on the right is wearing a baseball cap, has facial hair, and is dressed in a plain t-shirt, shorts, socks, and boots. There is no jewelry visible on either man, and they are each holding one end of the flag. The background consists of trees and shrubbery, suggesting a rural or forested area, with dappled light casting shadows on the ground.
American 20th Century, Visit with Pablo, 1994, gelatin silver print, Robert Frank Collection, Gift of Robert Frank, 2012.139.9

Visit with Pablo

American 20th Century · 1994 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2012.139.9

This is a photograph of a television screen displaying a figure wearing a gas mask. The image is monochrome and appears to be a photograph of a television broadcast. The focal point is the figure wearing a gas mask. Below the figure, there is text reading "ROD CHANDLER VOTES 'AYE' FOR NERVE GAS." The screen's curvature and light distortion add to the retro aesthetic of the image.
American 20th Century, Title from caption on object: “Bob Lamson's Ad Photographed on a Television Screen”, 1984, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.655

Title from caption on object: “Bob Lamson's Ad Photographed on a Television Screen”

American 20th Century · 1984 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.655

American 20th Century, Untitled (Woman giving the finger with birthday cake), May 13, 1978, internal dye diffusion transfer print (Polaroid SX-70), Gift of Robert E. Jackson, 2008.134.31

Untitled (Woman giving the finger with birthday cake)

American 20th Century · May 13, 1978 · internal dye diffusion transfer print (Polaroid SX-70) ·  Accession ID  2008.134.31

The image shows a close-up side profile of a person's face, capturing their head and shoulders. The individual is positioned with their chin resting on their folded hands, which are visible in the foreground. The person's facial features include a prominent nose, slightly closed eyes, and a thin mustache. They have curly, dark hair. They are dressed in a dark jacket, though the details of clothing are not fully visible. There are no visible jewelry pieces in the image. The background is blurred, featuring a textured surface.
American 20th Century, Bob Dylan, c. 1981, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.603

Bob Dylan

American 20th Century · c. 1981 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.603

The image displays a man holding a large trophy above his head while standing in a sports setting. He has a broad smile, a round face, distinctive cheekbones, and thick, short hair. The man is wearing a dark zip-up sports jacket over a light-colored or white shirt with light-colored cuffs and possibly a standing collar. In the background, there is a soft-focus crowd, likely in a sports arena or stadium.
American 20th Century, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Triumphant Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon”, 1975, gelatin silver print, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.191

Title from caption on object: “Triumphant Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon”

American 20th Century, Associated Press · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.39.191

Three black and white frames showing individuals walking indoors. The first person is wearing a beanie, coat, shirt, pants, and shoes, holding an object. The second person has short hair, wearing a coat, pants, and shoes, holding a firearm. The third person is wearing a coat, clothing, pants, shoes, and gloves, holding an object. The background shows a plain interior with minimal furnishings.
American 20th Century, United Press International, Title from caption on object: “Bank Robbing Trio”, April 15, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.586

Title from caption on object: “Bank Robbing Trio”

American 20th Century, United Press International · April 15, 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.586

This image shows a woman from the waist up. She is holding a firearm in both hands and has a strap across her shoulder. The woman is positioned slightly to the left and is looking off to her right. She has long, straight, dark hair and a neutral expression. She is wearing a collared shirt, possibly a military style, and has a wristband on her left wrist. The background features a large, abstract black design on a light backdrop. There is also some typed text visible on the right, slightly cutting into the image, and a handwritten word at the top.
American 20th Century, United Press International, Title from caption on object: “Patricia Hearst Said in a Stunning Tape-Recorded Broadcast...”, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.585

Title from caption on object: “Patricia Hearst Said in a Stunning Tape-Recorded Broadcast...”

American 20th Century, United Press International · 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.585