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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
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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.
- Barney Oldfield and Former Boxing Champion Jim Jeffries in "Blitzen Benz," 1910 - In 1910, Barney Oldfield piloted the "Blitzen Benz." This powerful, German-made machine was built for speed. With Oldfield behind the wheel, the vehicle broke numerous track records throughout the year, including the world's land speed record. This photo shows the auto racing legend behind the wheel with former boxing champion Jim Jeffries.
- 1910
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Barney Oldfield and Former Boxing Champion Jim Jeffries in "Blitzen Benz," 1910
In 1910, Barney Oldfield piloted the "Blitzen Benz." This powerful, German-made machine was built for speed. With Oldfield behind the wheel, the vehicle broke numerous track records throughout the year, including the world's land speed record. This photo shows the auto racing legend behind the wheel with former boxing champion Jim Jeffries.
- "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
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"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.
- "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
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"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.
- 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
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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.
- Movie Poster Showing Two Boxers, circa 1905 - This early movie poster was probably used by traveling exhibitors or at amusement parks to advertise short motion pictures viewed on the Edison Projecting Kinetoscope in small movie houses throughout the United States. This generic poster, by not specifying the boxers, might have advertised the variety of fight films that enjoyed a resurgence in 1905-1906.
- 1904-1906
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Movie Poster Showing Two Boxers, circa 1905
This early movie poster was probably used by traveling exhibitors or at amusement parks to advertise short motion pictures viewed on the Edison Projecting Kinetoscope in small movie houses throughout the United States. This generic poster, by not specifying the boxers, might have advertised the variety of fight films that enjoyed a resurgence in 1905-1906.
- Hallmark "Muhammad Ali" Christmas Ornament, 1999 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. Hallmark has increasingly introduced famous sports figures, like celebrated boxer Muhammad Ali, into its annual line of ornaments.
- 1999
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Hallmark "Muhammad Ali" Christmas Ornament, 1999
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments appealed to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes. Hallmark has increasingly introduced famous sports figures, like celebrated boxer Muhammad Ali, into its annual line of ornaments.
- "Freedom" Serigraph by Muhammad Ali, 1979 -
- 1979
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"Freedom" Serigraph by Muhammad Ali, 1979
- Former Heavyweight Boxer Paul Ambers, Employed at the Ford Motor Company Rouge Plant, August 3, 1944 -
- August 03, 1944
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Former Heavyweight Boxer Paul Ambers, Employed at the Ford Motor Company Rouge Plant, August 3, 1944
- "The Black Scholar," June 1970 Issue, "Black Culture" - In 1969, in the wake of a growing interest in Black American history and culture, Robert Christman and Nathan Hare -- former professors from San Francisco State College -- started <i>The Black Scholar</i>. It was the first scholastic journal that focused on Black, Africana, and Diaspora studies. <i>The Black Scholar</i> has published papers and other works by famous academics, political thinkers, and authors.
- June 01, 1970
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"The Black Scholar," June 1970 Issue, "Black Culture"
In 1969, in the wake of a growing interest in Black American history and culture, Robert Christman and Nathan Hare -- former professors from San Francisco State College -- started The Black Scholar. It was the first scholastic journal that focused on Black, Africana, and Diaspora studies. The Black Scholar has published papers and other works by famous academics, political thinkers, and authors.