"Strawberry Sensation"
Teableau for 03/15/26

A friend sent me this magazine. She's one of two friends with this "secondhand obsession" wherein they don't share my Lucy mania but will get excited on my behalf. ❤️

#Tea #LucilleBall #Teableau #Teapot #VintageChina #BlackTea #Figurines #Miniatures #AhmadTeas #ILoveLucy #LifeMagazine #VintageChina #Embroidery #Handmade

This Polaroid Chemist Tested 5,000 Bottles to Invent Instant Color Photography

An incredible scientific breakthrough.

PetaPixel
Life Magazine: A Window into 20th-Century America

A stunning new exhibition looks at 'Life'.

PetaPixel

That’s Life! The magazine that shaped America – in pictures

'From grown men eating ice cream – gasp! – to Noël Coward sweating in the desert and a baseball team without pants – a new exhibition celebrates images from the era-defining magazine'

#photography #LifeMagazine

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/feb/11/thats-life-the-magazine-that-shaped-america-in-pictures

That’s Life! The magazine that shaped America – in pictures

From grown men eating ice cream – gasp! – to Noël Coward sweating in the desert and a baseball team without pants – a new exhibition celebrates images from the era-defining magazine

The Guardian

Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Title: Sightseeing in Hong Kong by Toni Frissell (Sports Illustrated, 1959)

Description: In this black and white and color photograph, sports photographer Toni Frissell captures the vibrant cityscape of Hong Kong. The image features a mix of traditional and modern architecture, showcasing the blend of East and West in the city.

Biography:
Toni Frissell (1907-1998) was an American photojournalist and photographer. She began her career in 1929 working for Life Magazine, where she met her husband, renowned photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt.

Location: Hong Kong

Note: The photograph is part of the Toni Frissell Photograph Collection, which includes over 12,000 images taken during her career.

#HongKong #ToniFrissell #American #LifeMagazine #AlfredEisenstaedt #hongkong #china #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021717686/

Springtime in Central Park, NYC May, 1970.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

**Toni Frissell Photograph Collection**

The Toni Frissell Photograph Collection features 19 photographs taken by American photographer Toni Frissell in May 1970, during the springtime. The images capture the beauty of Central Park in New York City.

**About the Photographer:**
Toni Frissell (1907-1993) was an American photojournalist and war correspondent. She began her career as a photographer for Life Magazine and covered notable events such as World War II, the D-Day landings, and the Nuremberg trials. Her photographs are known for their sensitivity and humanity.

**Locations:**
Central Park, New York City

**Collection Information:**
Title: Central Park in Springtime
Date: May 1970
Keywords: Central Park, Springtime, Photography Collection

#CentralPark #American #ToniFrissell #NewYorkCity #LifeMagazine #WorldWarII #Nuremberg #SpringtimeDate #Springtime #unitedstates #newyork #newyork(state) #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021741682/

Pre-1947 Fashions, Slacks August 1946.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Title: Toni Frissell Photograph Collection
Date: August 1946
Keywords: American photographer, portrait photography, Junior Bazaar

The Toni Frissell photograph collection includes images captured by American photographer Toni Frissell, best known for her portrait photography during the 1930s and 1940s. Born on June 22, 1907, in St. Louis, Missouri, Frissell began her career as a freelance writer before transitioning to photography.

Frissell's work was exhibited at Junior Bazaar, a popular American magazine, where she photographed several prominent figures of the time, including politicians and celebrities. Her photographs were published in various publications, including Life Magazine and Harper's Bazaar.

A selection of Frissell's photographs are now part of the Library of Congress collection, showcasing her expertise in capturing portraits of notable individuals.

#American #ToniFrissell #StLouis #Missouri #Frissell #JuniorBazaar #LifeMagazine #HarpersBazaar #unitedstates #vermont #stowe #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021703279/

Fashion - Bridal Veil [ca. between 1940 and 1970]
1 photograph : color transparency ; 120 medium format.

Title: Toni Frissell Photograph Collection

Description:
The Toni Frissell Photograph Collection is a comprehensive gathering of images by the American photographer Toni Frissell (1907-1988), an accomplished war correspondent and photojournalist. Born in New York City, she worked with prominent magazines such as Time, Life, and Harper's Bazaar throughout her career.

Frissell was one of the first women to gain recognition for her work during World War II, capturing notable images from battles in Europe and Asia. Her photographs showcased her exceptional storytelling ability and innovative approach to documentary photography.

The collection includes an extensive array of Frissell's published works from 1930s to the 1980s, featuring subjects such as politics, war, culture, and everyday life, spanning various locations including the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia.

Keywords: Toni Frissell, photographer, photojournalist, Time Magazine, Life Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, war correspondent, documentary photography.

#ToniFrissell #American #NewYorkCity #Time,Life #Harper #Frissell #first #WorldWarII #Europe #theUnitedStates #Africa #TimeMagazine #LifeMagazine #HarpersBazaar #unitedstates #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021754125/

Mill Reef Club in Antigua January, 1959.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Title: "Picnic to Venture" by Toni Frissell

Date: November 12, 1963
Location: Mill Reef Club in Antigua, Guatemala

Description: A black and white photograph of a man on horseback riding towards the camera, with two women picnicking on the shore behind him. The image captures a serene moment from the 1959 assignment for Sports Illustrated.

Biography:
Toni Frissell (1907-1988) was an American photographer known for her work in advertising and sports photography. She was one of the first female photographers to be featured as a regular contributor to Life magazine.

Keywords: Toni Frissell, Sports Illustrated, Mill Reef Club, Guatemala, Antigua, Horseback Riding, Picnic, Photography

#MillReefClub #Antigua #PicnictoVenture #ToniFrissell #SportsIllustrated #American #first #Guatemala #HorsebackRiding #Hawaiian #LifeMagazine #guatemala #antigua #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021728825/

Fotografía de Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965) con su pequeño amigo: "Rufus", tomada por Mark Kauffman (1921-1994) para la revista Estadounidense: LIFE.

La misma fue tomada en su casa de campo en Chartwell (Kent, Inglaterra) en 1950.

Crédito De Imagen: LIFE Magazine. Recuperado de: https://www.life.com/people/winston-churchill-life-portraits/

#Historia #Curiosidades #HistoriaPolítica #ReinoUnido #WinstonChurchill #Churchill #MarkKauffman #Rufus #Chartwell #LIFEMagazine