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Image Not Available for A look-out man on a bridge inside the Ox Tower. The tower was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
A look-out man on a bridge inside the Ox Tower. The tower was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
Image Not Available for A look-out man on a bridge inside the Ox Tower. The tower was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.

A look-out man on a bridge inside the Ox Tower. The tower was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.

Creator Eric Borchert (German, c.1900 - 1942)
Datec. 1933
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.5 x 18.1 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/8 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/5321
LocationNot currently on display

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Inside the Ox Tower which was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
Inside the Ox Tower which was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
Eric Borchert
c. 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for 184 steps lead to the platform of the Ox Tower, a unique traffic control tower on the Rhine
184 steps lead to the platform of the Ox Tower, a unique traffic control tower on the Rhine
Eric Borchert
c. 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "highest" man in Paris, M. Prudhomme, the guard of the top platform of the Eiffel Tower. He fought with his son in the trenches - he son didn't come back.
The "highest" man in Paris, M. Prudhomme, the guard of the top platform of the Eiffel Tower. He fought with his son in the trenches - he son didn't come back.
Eric Borchert
1934
Photograph
Image Not Available for Youth Hostel in the Water Tower!
Youth Hostel in the Water Tower!
Eric Borchert
1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for View of the Cemetary From the Water Tower
View of the Cemetary From the Water Tower
Eric Borchert
1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for View of Lake Constance From Water Tower Window
View of Lake Constance From Water Tower Window
Eric Borchert
1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for The look-out has got a responsible job. He looks after the saftey of shipping on the busiest river in Europe. In this picture he watches the river through his binoculars
The look-out has got a responsible job. He looks after the saftey of shipping on the busiest river in Europe. In this picture he watches the river through his binoculars
Eric Borchert
c. 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for The stations along the route are linked with telephones. The look-out switches on the light signals after he has received a telephone message.
The stations along the route are linked with telephones. The look-out switches on the light signals after he has received a telephone message.
Eric Borchert
c. 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for The man with the paper army! Even the wardrobe is used for storage.
The man with the paper army! Even the wardrobe is used for storage.
Eric Borchert
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for A Mix of Thirteenth and Twentieth Century
A Mix of Thirteenth and Twentieth Century
Eric Borchert
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A "Tillage Implement" of the 20th Century.
A "Tillage Implement" of the 20th Century.
Eric Borchert
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Dykes are built to assist in reclaiming land from the sea.
Dykes are built to assist in reclaiming land from the sea.
Eric Borchert
1933
Photograph
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