Alice Austen

Austen, Elizabeth Alice

American, 1866 - 1952

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This is a photograph of a cover page titled "Street Types of New York." The cover is made of light-colored textured material with aging marks, particularly on the left side and corners. The text in the center is printed in a decorative serif font, with "Street Types" arched at the top and "of New York" below it. Three ribbons are attached to the edges of the page—on each side and at the bottom.
Alice Austen, Street Types of New York, 1896, portfolio of 12 collotypes, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.1-12

Street Types of New York

Alice Austen · 1896 · portfolio of 12 collotypes ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.1-12

This is a photograph of a street scene featuring a large, arched building. The image captures cobblestone pavement in the foreground with a single lamppost and a grand building with a series of arches making up its facade. There are deep shadows cast on the ground. An elevated railway track with a train is visible in the background. The image has a sepia tone, suggesting a historic feel.
Alice Austen, Policeman, Herald Square, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.3

Policeman, Herald Square

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.3

This is a photograph of a horse-drawn carriage on a cobblestone city street. The image captures a horse hitched to a carriage, standing on a street paved with cobblestones. The carriage is an elegant design with large spoked wheels. In the background, multiple brick buildings are visible, some with signs indicating businesses such as "Brentano's" and other establishments. The scene is bathed in a warm, sepia-toned hue.
Alice Austen, Hansom Cab, Union Square, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.8

Hansom Cab, Union Square

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.8

This is a photograph of a street scene with a horse-drawn cart. The image captures a cobblestone street lined with brick buildings. There is a horse-drawn cart with large wooden wheels standing by the curb, partially filled with material and a large barrel. The horse appears to be draped with fabric and is harnessed to the cart. The buildings have numerous windows, some with shutters, and several front entrances are visible, one of which has an ornate design. A lamppost and bare tree are also present.
Alice Austen, Ragman and Cart, Twenty-Ninth Street, between Third and Lexington Avenues, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.12

Ragman and Cart, Twenty-Ninth Street, between Third and Lexington Avenues

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.12

The image shows a man standing on a cobblestone street, leaning forward while sweeping the ground. He is wearing a white uniform with a hat, shirt, pants, and dark shoes. The man is holding a broom and a metal bucket is beside him. In the background, there are buildings with large windows and signage for different shops. A man in a suit and top hat is walking on the sidewalk, and a horse-drawn cart and a bicyclist are on the street.
Alice Austen, Street Sweeper, Forty-Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.1

Street Sweeper, Forty-Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.1

The image shows a man standing next to a public letter box on a city street. He is leaning slightly to the side as he inserts mail into the box with one hand while holding a large mailbag with the other. The man's facial features are not clearly visible due to the angle, and he is wearing a bowler hat. His hair is mostly covered by the hat. The man is dressed in a light-colored suit, which includes a jacket and pants, along with dark shoes. A large mailbag, which he is holding in front of him, is hanging on his left side. The background features an urban setting with multi-story buildings, including a prominent building with ornate architecture on the left and other smaller buildings extending along the street. People can be seen walking in the distance along the sidewalk and a few horse-drawn carriages and trams are further along the street.
Alice Austen, Postman, Fifty-Sixth Street and Madison Avenue, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.4

Postman, Fifty-Sixth Street and Madison Avenue

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.4

The image shows two individuals, a man and a woman, captured from head to mid-calf. The man is standing on the left, holding a large object with a strap across his shoulder. He is wearing a dark jacket, a waistcoat, and a bowler hat. The woman stands to his right and is wearing a long dark shawl over a striped dress. She holds her hands together in front of her, clutching a small object. The background shows a cobblestone street with buildings, market stalls, and people walking.
Alice Austen, Organ Grinder and Wife, Forty-Eighth Street and Broadway, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.9

Organ Grinder and Wife, Forty-Eighth Street and Broadway

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.9

The image shows two individuals standing next to each other. The man on the left is holding a small pipe, dressed in a coat, hat, shirt, and boots. The woman on the right is holding food items, wearing a scarf, apron, dress, and shawl. They are in front of a stone wall with baskets and goods around them.
Alice Austen, Pretzel Vender and Emigrant, South Ferry, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.11

Pretzel Vender and Emigrant, South Ferry

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.11

The image shows a young male standing on a wet, cobblestone street while holding a bicycle. He is turned slightly towards his left, with one hand resting on the bicycle's handlebar. The man has short, dark hair and is dressed in a dark uniform with a long-sleeved jacket and trousers, white gaiters, and black shoes. A sign on the bicycle frame reads: "Messengers Western Union Tel Co." The background features buildings, one advertising "Handel Bicycles," and groups of people, suggesting an early 20th-century urban setting.
Alice Austen, Mounted Messenger Boy, Thirtieth Street, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.5

Mounted Messenger Boy, Thirtieth Street

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.5

The image shows two boys standing outdoors, capturing their full bodies. Both boys are facing the camera, standing side by side, with the boy on the left holding a shoeshine box, while the boy on the right is holding a similar box in his right hand. The boy on the left has a focused expression on his face and is wearing a flat cap, buttoned jacket with a collar, and dark trousers. The boy on the right also sports a flat cap and is dressed in a jacket over a buttoned vest with a partially unbuttoned shirt, paired with trousers. Both boys are wearing worn shoes. Behind them, a park setting is visible with leafless trees and fenced areas. In the background, several multi-story buildings with elaborate facades and windows can be seen, along with a few pedestrians walking by and an older gentleman dressed in a suit and hat looking towards them. The photograph has a sepia tone.
Alice Austen, Bootblacks, City Hall Park, 1896, collotype, Gift of Funds from Diana and Mallory Walker, 2023.82.1.7

Bootblacks, City Hall Park

Alice Austen · 1896 · collotype ·  Accession ID  2023.82.1.7