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Jose Orraca

Orraca, Sadako Mrs.

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This is a photograph of a traffic officer directing vehicles on a city street. The image shows a uniformed traffic officer in the foreground holding up a gloved hand to direct traffic. The background includes vehicles in motion and the facade of a building with visible signage.
Berenice Abbott, Policeman, c. 1930, gelatin silver print, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2009.76.1

Policeman

Berenice Abbott · c. 1930 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2009.76.1

This is a monochromatic high-angle photograph of a historic urban setting. One tall, ornately detailed building with a distinctive tower is central, surrounded by other skyscrapers lining the street. The focus is on the vertical grandeur of the buildings. The realistic style emphasizes texture and architectural elements, with a crowded street below. The monochrome palette enhances the vintage feel of the scene.
Alvin Langdon Coburn, Singer Building, 1910, photogravure, Robert B. Menschel Fund, 2009.76.2

Singer Building

Alvin Langdon Coburn · 1910 · photogravure ·  Accession ID  2009.76.2