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It began with a simple handshake and begging. Now for a treat, Fiffi, performs like an artist.
It began with a simple handshake and begging. Now for a treat, Fiffi, performs like an artist.

It began with a simple handshake and begging. Now for a treat, Fiffi, performs like an artist.

Creator P. Roth (German)
DateAugust 27 1938
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 21.1 x 16.1 cm (8 5/16 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/8501
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for A group of children begging in the street. A Sister approaches to inquire if they have a home or parents. The answer to both questions is 'no'. Everything they had was taken away. The boy tries to provide for his younger sisters.
A group of children begging in the street. A Sister approaches to inquire if they have a home or parents. The answer to both questions is 'no'. Everything they had was taken away. The boy tries to provide for his younger sisters.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for A resident of the girls' home "Maria de Molinas". This young girl is now eight years old and is demonstrating a Spanish folk dance.
A resident of the girls' home "Maria de Molinas". This young girl is now eight years old and is demonstrating a Spanish folk dance.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Pedro some days later, smiles when he sees his washed face and carefully combed hair in the mirror. His parents were certainly good, civil people; one noticed it in his language. Now he begins his way back from vagabond life to a well-arranged existence.
Pedro some days later, smiles when he sees his washed face and carefully combed hair in the mirror. His parents were certainly good, civil people; one noticed it in his language. Now he begins his way back from vagabond life to a well-arranged existence.
P. Roth
December 11 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for Spain's youth now has the chance to test their flying abilities. For this purpose a basic education school was established close to Seville, Spain for pilots between the ages of 18 and 22 years. Proven young men can then enter the Spanish airforce as offi
Spain's youth now has the chance to test their flying abilities. For this purpose a basic education school was established close to Seville, Spain for pilots between the ages of 18 and 22 years. Proven young men can then enter the Spanish airforce as offi
P. Roth
January 8 1941
Photograph
Image Not Available for With donations from the surrounding population, a kindergarten on the Rhine is now a home for Spanish refugee children from the Spanish Civil War.
With donations from the surrounding population, a kindergarten on the Rhine is now a home for Spanish refugee children from the Spanish Civil War.
P. Roth
January 18 1937
Photograph
Remarkable exhibition of athletes in their typical positions by the American artist, H.T. Stowitsch. This exhibition will take place in Berlin on September 13th. The name of the sprinter in this photograph is Frank Wykoff.
Remarkable exhibition of athletes in their typical positions by the American artist, H.T. Stowitsch. This exhibition will take place in Berlin on September 13th. The name of the sprinter in this photograph is Frank Wykoff.
P. Roth
September 10 1936
Photograph
Image Not Available for A dancer sneaks out from underneath the apron of a dummy snowman, which will be used in a summer show at Hamburg. The dummy was designed by Berlin artist Professor Schlopsnies.
A dancer sneaks out from underneath the apron of a dummy snowman, which will be used in a summer show at Hamburg. The dummy was designed by Berlin artist Professor Schlopsnies.
P. Roth
May 9 1939
Photograph
Image Not Available for An artist at Montmontre.
An artist at Montmontre.
P. Roth
August 2 1940
Photograph
Image Not Available for A general view of Dessie, Ethiopia (formerly known as Abyssinia) taken during the bombardment.
A general view of Dessie, Ethiopia (formerly known as Abyssinia) taken during the bombardment.
P. Roth
December 20 1935
Photograph
Image Not Available for Dormatory for refugees. A view of a former gym room which was converted into sleeping room for Sudeten-German refugees crossing the Czech-German border.
Dormatory for refugees. A view of a former gym room which was converted into sleeping room for Sudeten-German refugees crossing the Czech-German border.
P. Roth
September 19 1938
Photograph
Image Not Available for Danish born opera singer, Helge Roswaenge, practises song exercises (upper photo). A photograph of Minister Hermann Goering (with a woman) sits on the piano. During his spare time, Mr. Roswaenge bakes using a method with which one can bake bread from pota
Danish born opera singer, Helge Roswaenge, practises song exercises (upper photo). A photograph of Minister Hermann Goering (with a woman) sits on the piano. During his spare time, Mr. Roswaenge bakes using a method with which one can bake bread from pota
P. Roth
January 28 1938
Photograph
Image Not Available for Pater Sanislaus in front of the Church of the Bielany Monastery.
Pater Sanislaus in front of the Church of the Bielany Monastery.
P. Roth
February 23 1940
Photograph
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