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Colour Photography Collection

"Capturing the Vibrant World: A Glimpse into Color Photography" Step back in time to 1942

Background imageColour Photography Collection: King George VI and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 1948 (b/w photo)

King George VI and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 1948 (b/w photo)
5304830 King George VI and Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, 1948 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Los Angeles

Los Angeles
2623658 Los Angeles; (add.info.: Photomechanical panoramic view of Los Angeles. Dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Schiller Square

Schiller Square
2910549 Schiller Square; (add.info.: 1896 Photomechanical print of Schiller Square, Berlin, Germany. Dated 1896.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Durham Castle

Durham Castle
2910547 Durham Castle; (add.info.: 1898 Photomechanical print of Durham Castle, England. Dated 1898.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Photomechanical print of Pera, Constantinople, Turkey

Photomechanical print of Pera, Constantinople, Turkey
3520215 Photomechanical print of Pera, Constantinople, Turkey; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of Pera, Constantinople, Turkey. Dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Photomechanical print of Seraskierat, Constantinople, Turkey

Photomechanical print of Seraskierat, Constantinople, Turkey
3520214 Photomechanical print of Seraskierat, Constantinople, Turkey; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of Seraskierat, Constantinople, Turkey. Dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Photomechanical print of a street at Stamboul with fountain, Constantinople, Turkey

Photomechanical print of a street at Stamboul with fountain, Constantinople, Turkey
3520213 Photomechanical print of a street at Stamboul with fountain, Constantinople, Turkey; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of a street at Stamboul with fountain, Constantinople, Turkey)

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Barbers near Seraskierrat

Barbers near Seraskierrat
2910642 Barbers near Seraskierrat; (add.info.: 1890 Colour photomechanical print of Barbers near Seraskierrat, Constantinople, Turkey. Dated 1890.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Photomechanical print of the Chapel Bridge and view of Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland

Photomechanical print of the Chapel Bridge and view of Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland
3520210 Photomechanical print of the Chapel Bridge and view of Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of the Chapel Bridge and view of Pilatus, Lucerne, Switzerland)

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Sarajevo, Turkish shop

Sarajevo, Turkish shop
2910656 Sarajevo, Turkish shop; (add.info.: 1899 Photomechanical print of Sarajevo, Turkish shop, Bosnia, Austro-Hungary. Dated 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Doges' Palace and St Mark's by moonlight

Doges' Palace and St Mark's by moonlight
2910603 Doges' Palace and St Mark's by moonlight; (add.info.: 1882 Photomechanical print of the Doges' Palace and St. Mark's by moonlight, Venice, Italy)

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Photomechanical print of the fountain of Sultan Ahmed, Constantinople, Turkey

Photomechanical print of the fountain of Sultan Ahmed, Constantinople, Turkey
3520212 Photomechanical print of the fountain of Sultan Ahmed, Constantinople, Turkey; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of the fountain of Sultan Ahmed, Constantinople, Turkey)

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Photomechanical print of Naeroyfjord from Gudvangen, Sognefjord, Norway

Photomechanical print of Naeroyfjord from Gudvangen, Sognefjord, Norway
3520211 Photomechanical print of Naeroyfjord from Gudvangen, Sognefjord, Norway; (add.info.: Photomechanical print of Naeroyfjord from Gudvangen, Sognefjord, Norway)

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Mountains in More og Romsdal county

Mountains in More og Romsdal county
2910634 Mountains in More og Romsdal county; (add.info.: 1890 Photomechanical print of the mountains King (Kongen), Queen (Dronningen) and Bishop (Bispen), in More og Romsdal county, Norway

Background imageColour Photography Collection: St Ives

St Ives
2910541 St Ives; (add.info.: 1892 Photomechanical print of St. Ives, Porthminster Bay, Cornwall, England. Dated 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColour Photography Collection: The Apotheosis of Washington

The Apotheosis of Washington
2623728 The Apotheosis of Washington; (add.info.: Photolithograph of the Fresco 'Apotheosis of Washington', in the dome of U.S. Capitol Building)

Background imageColour Photography Collection: The Sphinx

The Sphinx
2623776 The Sphinx; (add.info.: Colour photographic print of The Sphinx, Egypt. Photographed by Frank George Carpenter (1855-1924) Photographer. Dated 1899.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageColour Photography Collection: A Japanese Samurai warrior, 1881 (photo)

A Japanese Samurai warrior, 1881 (photo)
2910604 A Japanese Samurai warrior, 1881 (photo); (add.info.: 1881 Hand-Colour photograph of a Japanese Samurai warrior by Franz von Stillfried-Ratenicz. Dated 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageColour Photography Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Mel Tormé, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Mel Tormé, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Mel TormU, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Dottie Reid, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Dottie Reid, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dottie Reid, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Nellie Lutcher, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Frankie Laine and Mitch Miller, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Frankie Laine and Mitch Miller, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine and Mitch Miller, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Frankie Laine and Mitch Miller, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Frankie Laine and Mitch Miller, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine and Mitch Miller, New York, N.Y. 1946

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Harry Gibson, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Harry Gibson, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Harry Gibson, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Joe Marsala, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Joe Marsala, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Joe Marsala, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Eddie Davis, Leon and Eddie's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Eddie Davis, Leon and Eddie's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Eddie Davis, Leon and Eddie's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Joe Marsala, Adele Girard, and Toots Thielemans, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Portrait of Joe Marsala, Adele Girard, and Toots Thielemans, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Joe Marsala, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Joe Marsala, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Joe Marsala, 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Eddie Davis and Sherry Britton, Leon and Eddie's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Portrait of Eddie Davis and Sherry Britton, Leon and Eddie's, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: 52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Bob Graettinger, Richmond, Va.(?), 1947 or 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Pete Rugolo, 1947 or 1948

Background imageColour Photography Collection: Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb

Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton and Eddie Safranski, 1947 or 1948



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"Capturing the Vibrant World: A Glimpse into Color Photography" Step back in time to 1942, as photographers Marion Post Wolcott and John Collier embarked on a visual journey through Seabrook Farm in Bridgeton, N. J. Armed with their cameras, they immortalized the essence of this bustling agricultural hub. The lens focused on scenes that would have otherwise faded into oblivion. Harrowing a field with a diesel tractor, the earth trembles under its mighty wheels. The hardworking laborers at Seabrook Farm leave no stone unturned as they cultivate every inch of land. In another frame, day laborers meticulously pick string beans among towering poles - nature's green jewels glistening under the sun's warm embrace. The bean fields stretch out endlessly like an emerald carpet against the horizon. Rows upon rows of verdant abundance showcase Mother Nature's generosity and man's diligent efforts to harness her gifts. And amidst it all stands a canning factory - a testament to human ingenuity and progress harmoniously blending with nature. But color photography is not confined solely to Seabrook Farm or even 1942; it has roots reaching further back in time. Travel across continents and centuries as we visit Constantinople, Turkey in 1890 through photomechanical prints by unknown creators. Seraskierat rises majestically against the sky - an architectural marvel standing tall for generations to admire. Nearby, Sultan Ahmed Fountain dances gracefully, its cascading waters reflecting vibrant hues captured by early pioneers of color photography. Across oceans lies Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach in England from 1894 - an enchanting scene brought to life through photomechanical prints. Vibrant colors breathe energy into this seaside paradise where joyous laughter mingles with crashing waves. Color photography transcends boundaries of time and space; it allows us glimpses into worlds both familiar and distant.