Bruce Wrighton

American, 1950 - 1988

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The image shows two people from the waist up. The older woman on the left is standing with her hands clasped in front of her, slightly turned towards the camera. She has light hair pulled back into a bun and is wearing glasses with a simple, printed dress. The man on the right has his arm around her shoulders, positioned more frontally to the camera. He has short dark hair and a mustache. He is wearing a white netted sleeveless shirt, a white belt with a detailed design, and blue jeans. He also has a necklace and watch on his wrist. The background is a plain, light-colored wall with a couple of visible marks or blemishes on it.
Bruce Wrighton, Chaplain Carrie and Friend, Binghamton, New York, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.8

Chaplain Carrie and Friend, Binghamton, New York

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.8

The image shows a room with a mural of a landscape on the wall. The mural has a serene scene with trees, a lake, and hills. The interior has a dark color scheme. Two Santa Claus cut-outs are affixed to the mural. There is a jukebox emitting colored lights and a booth with brown upholstery. A table with a black ashtray is next to the booth. Gold tinsel is draped along the wall.
Bruce Wrighton, Yonda's Bar, Binghamton, New York, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.14

Yonda's Bar, Binghamton, New York

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.14

This is a photograph of an interior scene featuring a bench, an American flag, and a magazine. The image captures a wooden bench along a wall underneath a framed American flag. Below the flag, there is a small framed certificate. On the bench rests a couple of magazines, with one prominently showing the cover. The room has a simple, utilitarian design with parquet flooring adding some texture to the scene.
Bruce Wrighton, Tioga Court House, Owego, New York, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.6

Tioga Court House, Owego, New York

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.6

Two yellow chairs with worn upholstery stand against a wooden paneled wall in the center of the image. The color palette includes warm browns, deep reds, and yellows, with blue from a ribbon and elements of green on a hanging coat hanger and a small decorative tree. Above the chairs, a string of lights and garlands are draped along with colorful ribbons and handwritten signs. To the right, a small table holds a record player and a mini Christmas tree with baubles. The floor has a mottled blue and brown pattern.
Bruce Wrighton, Yonda's Bar, Binghamton, New York, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.15

Yonda's Bar, Binghamton, New York

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.15

This is a photograph of a vintage convertible car parked outside a diner. The car is blue with whitewall tires. The diner is called "Red Robin" and has retro metallic siding, a neon sign, and a sign that says "Diner Parking Only." In the background, there are other buildings, a sidewalk with a bench, and a street lamp. The scene is set on a clear day with sunlight casting shadows.
Bruce Wrighton, 1959 Ford Skyliner, Red Robin Diner, Johnson City, New York, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.18

1959 Ford Skyliner, Red Robin Diner, Johnson City, New York

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.18

The image shows a man standing upright with his right hand on his stomach and his left hand hanging down. He has white hair, a prominent nose, and a relaxed expression. He wears a dark suit jacket, a colorful scarf, and a watch on his left wrist. The background features patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, decorative items, vintage-style brushes, and a chair with colorful pillows.
Bruce Wrighton, Count at Home, Marathon, New York, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.5

Count at Home, Marathon, New York

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.5

The image shows a man and a woman from the waist up, standing close together in front of a yellow and green striped background. The woman is positioned on the left, standing upright with her right arm resting on the man's shoulder while the man, on the right, has his left arm around her shoulders. The woman has medium-length, wavy brown hair and a neutral expression on her face. She is wearing a sleeveless white sweater with a light pastel argyle pattern, blue jeans, and has sunglasses hanging around her neck on a purple cord. A tattoo with the word "Chuck" is visible on her upper left arm, and she is wearing a silver ring on her right hand as she holds hands with the man. The man has short, somewhat tousled brown hair and facial hair, and is wearing a dark navy blue shirt with a red and yellow logo that reads "Benner's" on the pocket, as well as a matching cap with the same logo. A pair of sunglasses is tucked into the pocket of his shirt, and he is wearing a blue digital watch on his left wrist. The background appears to be a tent or structure, with a small sign or sticker featuring a red and white graphic affixed to it.
Bruce Wrighton, Newlyweds at Carnival, Owego Fair, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.12

Newlyweds at Carnival, Owego Fair

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.12

The image depicts a person standing facing the camera from the waist up. The person has a round face with light skin and light brown hair pulled back neatly. They are wearing a light blue button-up uniform shirt with shoulder epaulets, front pockets, and a dark blue tie. A tie bar is clipped across the tie, and a badge is visible on the left side of the shirt. The person is also wearing dark pants secured with a belt. In the background, there is a marbled wall with a brown plaque on the left side.
Bruce Wrighton, Security Guard, Binghamton, New York, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.10

Security Guard, Binghamton, New York

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.10

The image depicts a man standing with his arms by his sides. He has fair skin, short light-colored hair, and neutral facial features. He is wearing a red cap with white text reading "Allright Parking," a red-pink T-shirt under a gray short-sleeve button-up shirt with patches, dark blue jeans, and a digital wristwatch on his left wrist. In the background, there is a multi-story parking garage, a tall brick building, and a blue car parked on the street.
Bruce Wrighton, Parking Attendant, Binghamton, New York, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.2

Parking Attendant, Binghamton, New York

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.2

This is a photograph of a vintage red car parked in front of a storefront with a prominent neon sign. The image captures an old, vibrant red car with white wall tires, parked along the street side, directly in front of a store called "Wilber's". The store has a retro appearance with a glossy red façade and neon signage that reads "Diamonds" and "Watches". Above the storefront is a bay window with orange trim, housing draped windows and an air conditioning unit protruding from the side. A tall streetlight stands in front of the car.
Bruce Wrighton, 1953 Nash Rambler, Wilber's, Johnson City, New York, 1987, chromogenic print, Gift of John Hagefstration, Birmingham, Alabama, 2024.44.17

1953 Nash Rambler, Wilber's, Johnson City, New York

Bruce Wrighton · 1987 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2024.44.17