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Dan and Mary Solomon

Solomon, Dan

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The image showcases three sections with walls meeting in a series of lines and angles, depicting the convergence of planes in an abstract manner. The top section shows an upward-facing view, the middle section provides a centered angle, and the bottom segment highlights a lower perspective. The compositions form a representation of an enclosed space.
Steve Kahn, T-15, 1976, 3 gelatin silver prints, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.50

T-15

Steve Kahn · 1976 · 3 gelatin silver prints ·  Accession ID  2018.177.50

The image is taken from an elevated perspective, showing a rugged, dusty surface. The horizon is not visible, and the focus is on the ground below. In the center is an American flag standing erect, casting a shadow. Around the flag are tire and boot imprints, adding texture. In the lower right, the shadow of a piece of machinery or spacecraft is visible. The color palette is subdued with the flag's colors standing out.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Apollo 11 LM on Moon, July 20, 1969, chromogenic print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.31

Apollo 11 LM on Moon

National Aeronautics and Space Administration · July 20, 1969 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.31

Hundreds of people wearing white or dark-colored uniforms stand in formation to make an American flag on a long, rectangular, grassy area in this black and white photograph. We can tell from the people closest to us that they stand at attention and salute. The flagpole is to our left, and the stars and stripes ripple downward as if the flag was lifted in a slight breeze. About a dozen people stand along the edge of the far side park, which is lined with four and five-story buildings. White clouds are out of focus in the sky above, which takes up about the top sixth of the photograph. Text printed in white against the dark photograph in the lower right corner begins with a copyright symbol and then reads, “Great Lakes Recruit 1917, Navy Relief Society Distributors, Photo Mayhart Studio Chicago U.S.A.” Text written in a calligraphic style on the gray mat under the photograph reads, “A Living Flag.”
Mayhart Studio, A Living Flag, 1917, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2006.170.6

A Living Flag

Mayhart Studio · 1917 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.170.6

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

The image shows a head-and-shoulders portrait of a man facing slightly to the right, with his gaze directed towards the camera. His facial features include a well-groomed mustache and beard combination that frames his lips. His hair is combed back from a high forehead, with visible hair receding at the temples but styled to show soft waves. He is dressed formally in a dark coat with a white shirt underneath, along with a cravat or bow tie wrapped around his neck. The photograph is housed in an ornate frame with a gold border and has a plain dark background. The daguerreotype is enclosed in a case with a red velvet lining around the inner perimeter under the glass cover.
Marcus Aurelius Root, Samuel Root, Portrait of a Man, c. 1848, daguerreotype, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2025.12.5

Portrait of a Man

Marcus Aurelius Root, Samuel Root · c. 1848 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.12.5

This image shows a portrait of a middle-aged man from the chest up. He is facing slightly to the right, looking off into the distance. His facial features are defined, with prominent cheekbones and deep-set eyes. His hair is combed back and is dark with some lighter areas. He is dressed in formal clothing, wearing a dark coat and a white shirt with a high collar underneath. Around his neck is a cravat or necktie tied in a bow. The portrait is bordered by a golden oval frame within a rectangular case, and the background is plain and dark.
James McClees, Washington L. Germon, Portrait of a Man, c. 1850, daguerreotype, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2025.12.10

Portrait of a Man

James McClees, Washington L. Germon · c. 1850 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.12.10

The image displays a woman in a portrait from the waist up. She is seated and turned slightly to her left, looking towards her right. She has a calm expression, dark hair styled in an updo with adornments on both sides, wearing a dark formal dress with lace details and a high collar. She holds an item in her right hand. The background is dark, and the portrait is in an ornate frame with a gold inner border.
Frederick DeBourg Richards, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1850, daguerreotype with applied color, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2025.12.2

Portrait of a Woman

Frederick DeBourg Richards · c. 1850 · daguerreotype with applied color ·  Accession ID  2025.12.2

The image shows a portrait of a man seated, facing slightly to the right. He has distinct facial features including pronounced cheekbones and a structured jawline, with deep-set eyes. His hair is dark and styled away from his face. He wears a military uniform with ornate details such as epaulettes, a high collar, buttons, and corded embellishments. He is holding a rolled-up document in his right hand. The background includes a draped curtain with a decorative tassel hanging down. The image is framed in an ornate, gold-colored border and set in a worn wooden case.
Unknown 19th Century, Portrait of a Man, 1850s, daguerreotype, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2025.12.13

Portrait of a Man

Unknown 19th Century · 1850s · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.12.13

The image shows a woman in a portrait format framed in an oval shape with a decorative gold border. Her upper body is visible, and she is positioned facing slightly to the side, but her head is turned directly towards the camera. The woman's face is gentle with relaxed features, and she has dark hair that is centrally parted and smoothed back, mostly hidden under a white, frilly cap or bonnet. She wears a dark dress with a high collar featuring a white lace trim and a small brooch at the neck. The fabric of the dress has a textured pattern. The background is plain and dark, drawing focus to the woman in the portrait.
James McClees, Washington L. Germon, Portrait of a Woman, c. 1850, daguerreotype, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2025.12.11

Portrait of a Woman

James McClees, Washington L. Germon · c. 1850 · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.12.11

The image displays a portrait of a man from the torso up. He is in a three-quarter stance, with crossed arms and a composed expression. His facial features are defined, with a serious look, angular jaw, high cheekbones, straight nose, and dark, combed-back hair. He wears a dark suit with a white shirt and cravat. The background is plain, and the portrait is in a yellowed, aged frame with dark spots and a red border, hinting at an older photograph like a daguerreotype.
Frederick Langenheim, William Langenheim, Portrait of a Man, 1840s, daguerreotype, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2025.12.7

Portrait of a Man

Frederick Langenheim, William Langenheim · 1840s · daguerreotype ·  Accession ID  2025.12.7