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This is a photograph of a storefront with a bench in front of it. The storefront features a large window with the word "MILLINERY" painted across the top in bold, capital letters. Below the window is a simple wooden bench with peeling white paint. Within the window are small objects and a sign that reads, "AGENTS FOR THE MODEL CLEANERS & LAUNDRY." The building is constructed of vertical wooden panels, and to the right of the window, there is an electrical box with a chain attached. In the background, there is a glimpse of greenery and another building.
Wright Morris, Battle Creek, Nebraska, 1947, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.13

Battle Creek, Nebraska

Wright Morris · 1947 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.13

This black and white photograph depicts a street view of a residential area with wooden houses. A wooden fence and gate are in the foreground, with textured pavement suggesting cobblestone. The rooftops of two-story wooden houses are visible, displaying horizontal siding. One house has a balcony with railings, and a power line crosses the sky above. The sky is clear and bright, contrasting with the dark wooden structures. The image has varying shades of grey, creating a monochrome scene.
Wright Morris, New Orleans, Louisiana, c.1940, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.185

New Orleans, Louisiana

Wright Morris · c.1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.185

The image displays the back of a person standing in front of a dark doorway. The individual is wearing overalls, a long-sleeve shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat, with hands clasped behind their back. They are positioned against a rustic wooden structure, likely a barn, with a long-handled tool leaning against the building and some vegetation visible near the ground. The background consists of weathered wood with textures and shadows.
Wright Morris, Uncle Harry, outside Norfolk, Nebraska, 1947, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.119

Uncle Harry, outside Norfolk, Nebraska

Wright Morris · 1947 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.119

The image shows eroded terrain with rolling mounds in black and white. Closest to the viewer, the ground is rugged with distinct crevices. In the distance, there is an old house on the edge of the eroded landscape, silhouetted against a slightly overcast sky. The horizon aligns with the roof of the house, creating a flat line across the scene. The land appears naturally carved by erosion, giving it an organic and rugged appearance.
Wright Morris, Faulkner Country, near Oxford, Mississippi, 1940, printed later, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.137

Faulkner Country, near Oxford, Mississippi

Wright Morris · 1940, printed later · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.137

The image displays a metal plow against a rough and earthy background. The color palette consists of brown and gray tones, with textured ground. The plow casts a long shadow to the right, with dry grass patches in the surroundings. The plow's handle extends upward in the top left corner, and its shadow reaches diagonally across the terrain.
Wright Morris, Plow, 1947, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.6

Plow

Wright Morris · 1947 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.6

This is a photograph of an architectural detail featuring a staircase and an arched doorway. The image showcases the corner of an exterior building wall with aged and weathered wood, showing signs of peeling paint. The left side of the image depicts an arched doorway leading to a dark space and a balustraded staircase running diagonally. A downspout runs along the side of the wall.
Wright Morris, Los Angeles, California, 1937, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.84

Los Angeles, California

Wright Morris · 1937 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.84

The image features a large metal container at the top center, with a single egg on a bed of straw and grains below it. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily various shades of gray. The egg is centred, surrounded by straw and grains in a nest-like arrangement. A wooden surface is visible on the left side of the image, likely part of a supporting platform.
Wright Morris, Egg on Oil Drum, 1947, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.61

Egg on Oil Drum

Wright Morris · 1947 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.61

The image features a wooden water pump in front of a wooden building. The color palette includes muted tones of weathered wood and natural landscape colors. The water pump is positioned towards the left on a slab with a pot at its base. The building's corner cuts through the center, creating a shadow on the ground. A porch extends from the right side, leading into a field in the background.
Wright Morris, Near Rising Sun, Maryland, 1940, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.150

Near Rising Sun, Maryland

Wright Morris · 1940 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.150

This is a photograph of an old wooden building facade. It features a weathered wooden structure with vertical siding, displaying signs of age such as peeling paint and warping. The composition centers around a narrow panel door with a sealed overhead transom, flanked by two partial sections of the structure. One side shows a large window arch covered by a curtain. The image captures a contrast between shadows and sunlight, adding texture to the wooden surfaces. Above the roofline, the tops of distant trees are visible.
Wright Morris, Door and Store Fronts, Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, 1947, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.127

Door and Store Fronts, Beaver Crossing, Nebraska

Wright Morris · 1947 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.127

The image is a frontal view of a two-story wooden building with a gabled roof, decorative elements, and a balcony with a geometric railing design. There are two boarded-up doors at the lower level. Utility poles line a road that extends into the distance on the right side, with an old partially visible vehicle on the left. The sky is clear in this black and white photograph, creating stark contrasts. Shadows are sharp, depicting the texture and aging of the structure and surroundings.
Wright Morris, Belen, New Mexico, 1941, gelatin silver print, Gift of Barbara A. Koenig and Stephen E. Arkin in memory of Josephine Morris, 2018.15.161

Belen, New Mexico

Wright Morris · 1941 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.15.161