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Image Not Available for The Night Watchmen of Today. A display of time clocks.
The Night Watchmen of Today. A display of time clocks.
Image Not Available for The Night Watchmen of Today. A display of time clocks.

The Night Watchmen of Today. A display of time clocks.

Creator Alfred Eisenstaedt (American, 1898 - 1995)
Date1931
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 18.2 x 24.1 cm (7 3/16 x 9 1/2 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/5307
Category
PortfolioThe Night Watchmen of Today Series 9/11
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for The Night Watchmen of Today. A very interesting psycho-technical examination: to check their composure, each watchman has to undergo two tests. This watchman has to grab two bars, that can be switched on and off electrically, whilst reading a bood. The fu
The Night Watchmen of Today. A very interesting psycho-technical examination: to check their composure, each watchman has to undergo two tests. This watchman has to grab two bars, that can be switched on and off electrically, whilst reading a bood. The fu
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1931
Photograph
Image Not Available for Distribution of Time Clocks
Distribution of Time Clocks
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1931
Photograph
Image Not Available for A psycho-technical experiment: a white ribbon rotates under the buttons and the watchmen have to punch holes in special places to check their attentiveness.
A psycho-technical experiment: a white ribbon rotates under the buttons and the watchmen have to punch holes in special places to check their attentiveness.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1931
Photograph
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Piles of glistening chips are seen in Reno today. Shooting craps (dice) is a favourite game.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
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Cultural dolls on display - School children are studying the costume display.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1934
Photograph
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Clock at Greenwich
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
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Clock Repair Shop
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1931
Photograph
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The girls take time for refreshments.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A lavish magazine stall at the Times Square subway station.
A lavish magazine stall at the Times Square subway station.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
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First mannequin with a head looks out of Saks Fifth Avenue window. New York's swank shops see for the first time full-sized mannequins with heads fashioned after the fashion magazine drawings.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Enrico Minuzelli, famous tenor (on the left) and Carlo Ross, one of the best comedians of his time (on the right) have a discussion in the hall of Verdi's house.
Enrico Minuzelli, famous tenor (on the left) and Carlo Ross, one of the best comedians of his time (on the right) have a discussion in the hall of Verdi's house.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1934
Photograph
Image Not Available for The coach of the Oxford students is an older gentleman, nevertheless he supervises the training of the short distance running. During this time, he does not remove his elegant coat or his stiff hat.
The coach of the Oxford students is an older gentleman, nevertheless he supervises the training of the short distance running. During this time, he does not remove his elegant coat or his stiff hat.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
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