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- Portrait of an Athlete, circa 1885 - This unidentified "tattooed man" with patriotic tattoos was photographed by Charles Eisenmann in his Bowery district studio. Eisenmann captured the eclectic mix of people who frequented the Bowery, including circus performers like this -- a likely client of the area's infamous tattoo parlors. Eisenmann's images were reproduced for sale in the form of cabinet cards, popular among the middle class.
- circa 1885
- Collections - Artifact
Portrait of an Athlete, circa 1885
This unidentified "tattooed man" with patriotic tattoos was photographed by Charles Eisenmann in his Bowery district studio. Eisenmann captured the eclectic mix of people who frequented the Bowery, including circus performers like this -- a likely client of the area's infamous tattoo parlors. Eisenmann's images were reproduced for sale in the form of cabinet cards, popular among the middle class.
- "Blade to the Heat," 1994 - This poster was created by influential graphic designer, Paula Scher. Her compositions are dynamic, colorful, and playful. Scher famously pushed the boundaries of typography by using text as a form of illustration. In 1994, she formed a 25-year relationship with the New York Public Theatre, designing a new brand identity and poster series--which is among her best-known work.
- 1994
- Collections - Artifact
"Blade to the Heat," 1994
This poster was created by influential graphic designer, Paula Scher. Her compositions are dynamic, colorful, and playful. Scher famously pushed the boundaries of typography by using text as a form of illustration. In 1994, she formed a 25-year relationship with the New York Public Theatre, designing a new brand identity and poster series--which is among her best-known work.
- "Boxer" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1950-1960 - Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- 1950-1960
- Collections - Artifact
"Boxer" by Lillian F. Schwartz, 1950-1960
Lillian Schwartz is a pioneer of computer-generated art. From 1969-2002, she was a "resident visitor" at Bell Laboratories, producing groundbreaking films, videos, and multimedia works. The Schwartz Collection spans Lillian's childhood into her late career, documenting an expansive mindset, mastery over traditional and experimental mediums alike--and above all--an ability to create inspirational connections between science, art, and technology.
- Tintype of Joe Louis, Taken at the Greenfield Village Tintype Studio, 1935 - Seventeen-year-old Joe Louis got his start as an athlete and boxer in 1931 at the Brewster East Side Gymnasium in Detroit. He became world heavyweight boxing champion in 1937 and held the title until 1949. This autographed tintype of him was taken in Greenfield Village's Tintype Studio during a visit in 1935.
- October 15, 1935
- Collections - Artifact
Tintype of Joe Louis, Taken at the Greenfield Village Tintype Studio, 1935
Seventeen-year-old Joe Louis got his start as an athlete and boxer in 1931 at the Brewster East Side Gymnasium in Detroit. He became world heavyweight boxing champion in 1937 and held the title until 1949. This autographed tintype of him was taken in Greenfield Village's Tintype Studio during a visit in 1935.
- Toy Boxers, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946 -
- 1937-1946
- Collections - Artifact
Toy Boxers, Used by James Greenhoe, 1937-1946