Illusions of the Photographer at The Morgan Library

Do you believe it is June already ? I don't know where the time is flying, but it sure is. Hope that you are all doing well and staying healthy. 

Illusions of the Photographer was an exhibit I viewed at The Morgan Library last year. It was quite fascinating to see in person, and I photographed much of the descriptions so you can read along and enjoy! I loved the fact that the photographer was from McKeesport, Pa as I have colleagues that are located in that area. This museum is one of the many places I look forward to getting back to when in the city. 

The Morgan Library and Museum

225 Madison Avenue

New York, NY 10016

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Throwback Thursday "Vintage Flatiron District"

One of my favorite areas of the city is the Flatiron District. This very cool photograph which shows the area in 1884, before the famed building was constructed! Here is some more info from the website where you can purchase this and have in your very home, H.A. Dunne and Co.  :

Looking south at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue at East 23rd today, you would see the prow of the famed Flatiron Building, but in 1884 you would see a much different "ship." The distinctive shape of the intersection makes the location easily identifiable. At this time, the site was owned by Amos Eno and was known as Eno's flatiron. As can be seen in the photograph, Eno sold advertising on the side of the Cumberland apartment building he owned. Apparently there was a big market for various medicinal plasters.

I think it would be pretty cool to do a whole wall of vintage New York City photographs in one's home. So much history and fabulous architecture from over 100 years ago!!

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Throwback Thursday "Cooling off in Harlem"

With all this heat we have been dealing with in the Northeast (and horrible rain) I thought this was a great shot for August which is usually one hot month! Children getting cool in Harlem with a sprinkler - the photo actually makes me feel cooler already! The photograph is by Todd Webb taken around 1946 and really shows the fun neighborhoods had in those days. It for sure seems like a much more simple time.

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Throwback Thursday "1890's Madison Square"

What an amazing vintage photograph! So clear and crisp with so much detail. This is from the 1890's at Madison Square. Madison Square Park (one of my favorite spots) was owned by William Vanderbilt, and opened in 1879.

Madison Square Park is named for James Madison (1751-1836), a Virginian who was the fourth President of the United States (1809-17). Madison earned the title “father of the Constitution,” from his peers in the Constitutional Convention. He also co-authored The Federalist Papers (1787-88) with New Yorkers Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. Madison was Secretary of State from 1801-09, serving through both of President Thomas Jefferson's terms. As President, he was Commander-in-Chief during the War of 1812 with the British. Madison was the rector of the University of Virginia from 1827 until he died in 1836.

There is so much history to learn about this great city. It is always so cool to read about these places and then see them in person.

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Throwback Thursday " Vintage Summer"

We have been having one heck of a heat wave in the Northeast. Temps are just unbearable, and this photo just looks so cool and fun. 2 lovely ladies drying off their hair after a trip in the water on the beach in New York City. These bathing suits look much better than others we have seen, they actually look comfortable!

Stay cool everyone, I think the heat is supposed to relax after today. I am ready for Fall season!

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Celebrating Bill Cunningham

I was in the city last Wednesday and decided to check out the new Bill Cunningham exhibit at The New York Historical Society. He truly was an icon to New York City and it is sad he is no longer around photographing on his bike. I enjoyed the exhibit, but wished it was a bit bigger. It is in a small room, but done very well. If you stop here to see this exhibit, be sure to check out the Tiffany Lamp exhibit and the Walk This Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes.  

Celebrating Bill Cunningham marks the New-York Historical Society’s recent acquisition of objects, personal correspondence, ephemera, and photographs that reflect the life and work of Bill Cunningham, one of the late 20th century’s most influential trend-spotters and style authorities.  

How many of you knew Bill started his career as a milliner?  

I loved one of his original hat boxes and business card !  

These hats are fabulous and could be worn today!  

Gorgeous hat and hat pin  

If you have not watching the documentary Bill Cunningham New York, you must! It is really wonderful and something I own so I can watch whenever I feel the need to be inspired.  

This was awesome to see in person. One of my first blogger events was the Met Museum fashion exhibit and Bill was there, I was in awe seeing him in person, and am so glad I had that opportunity.  

I LOVE this hat! So darn marvelous!  

The gift shop has superb items available and I did get my Bill Cunningham bag! They are just the coolest things and worth every penny!  

The scarf was great too but I am not a fan of them as usually never cold. Would be fun to purchase and frame to hang on a wall. Very cool for a very cool guy! 

Celebrating Bill Cunningham 
June 08, 2018 to September 09, 2018

The New York Historical Society is open on July 4th from 10am to 6pm.

New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
at Richard Gilder Way (77th Street)
New York, NY 10024

HOURS
museum galleries and museum store
Tuesday-Thursday, Saturday - 10am-6pm
Friday - 10am-8pm
Sunday - 11am-5pm
Monday - CLOSED

Patricia D. Klingenstein Library (summer hours)
Tuesday-Friday - 10am–4:45pm
Saturday-Monday - CLOSED

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