Manipulated Photography Collection

Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis, near Biloxi, Miss. Postcard. 1901, Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis, near Biloxi, Miss. Postcard

The poor broken-hearted ill-used wife (colour litho)
8635670 The poor broken-hearted ill-used wife (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The poor broken-hearted ill-used wife)

Researches in Roman Railways (litho)
8630445 Researches in Roman Railways (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Researches in Roman Railways)

Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5
5304556 Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5, 1920 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Vladimir Lenin addressing Red Army soldiers in Moscow)

Satellite view of Earth featuring cloudless view of India, China, Russia, and Pakistan

Autumn Postcard. Autumn Postcard

Summer Postcard. Summer Postcard

The 54 Drive-In Cafe. ca. 1951, Liberal, Kansas, USA, 54 Drive-Inn Cafja, Liberal, Kansas. Kennedy Photo. Specializing in Steaks, Chicken and Malts, the 54 Drive-Inn cafja in Liberal, Kansas

Spring Postcard. Spring Postcard

Postcard of the Art Institute of Chicago. 1904, Postcard of the Art Institute of Chicago

Postcard Showing Grand Canyon of Arizona from O Neills Point. 1900, Postcard Showing Grand Canyon of Arizona from O Neills Point

The Cliff House, Lake Minnewaska, N. Y. Postcard. 1903, The Cliff House, Lake Minnewaska, N. Y. Postcard
The Cliff House, Lake Minnewaska, N.Y. Postcard. 1903, The Cliff House, Lake Minnewaska, N.Y. Postcard

On the Levee, New Orleans, LA. Postcard. 1903, On the Levee, New Orleans, LA. Postcard

Minneapolis, Minn. Postcard. ca. 1903, Minneapolis, Minn. Postcard

Mississippi River from Soldiers Home, Minn. Postcard. ca. 1903, Mississippi River from Soldiers Home, Minn. Postcard

Str. Island Queen, Cincinnati, O. Postcard. 1903, Str. Island Queen, Cincinnati, O. Postcard

The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn. Postcard. ca. 1903, The Round Tower, Fort Snelling, Minn. Postcard

St. Pauls Church, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Postcard. 1903, St. Pauls Church, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Postcard
St. Pauls Church, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Postcard. 1903, St. Pauls Church, Mt. Vernon, N.Y. Postcard

Kent Chemical Laboratory, University of Chicago Postcard. 1901, Kent Chemical Laboratory, University of Chicago Postcard

An Orange Grove Postcard. ca. 1903, An Orange Grove Postcard

The Narrows, Lake Minnetonka, Minn. Postcard. ca. 1904, The Narrows, Lake Minnetonka, Minn. Postcard

Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind. Postcard. ca. 1901, Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis, Ind. Postcard

Tent City, Coronado Beach, Cal. Postcard. ca. 1901, Tent City, Coronado Beach, Cal. Postcard

Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Postcard. ca. 1903, Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y. Postcard
Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Postcard. ca. 1903, Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Postcard

Avenue at Sea Breeze, Fla. Postcard. 1904, Avenue at Sea Breeze, Fla. Postcard

Lake Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill. Postcard. ca. 1901, Lake Drive, Lincoln Park, Chicago, Ill. Postcard

The Library, Adelbert College, Cleveland, Ohio Postcard. 1903, The Library, Adelbert College, Cleveland, Ohio Postcard

Main Building, Adelbert College Postcard. 1903, Main Building, Adelbert College Postcard

Hall of Science, John B. Stetson University Postcard. ca. 1903, Hall of Science, John B. Stetson University Postcard

Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, N. J. Postcard. 1903, Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, N. J. Postcard
Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, N.J. Postcard. 1903, Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park, N.J. Postcard

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"Exploring the Illusions: Unveiling Manipulated Photography Through Time" Step into a world where reality intertwines with imagination, as we unravel the secrets behind manipulated photography. From vintage postcards capturing iconic landmarks to satellite views showcasing vast landscapes, these images have been skillfully altered to create captivating illusions. Transport yourself back to 1901, where Beauvoir, Home of Jefferson Davis near Biloxi, Miss. , appears picture-perfect on a postcard. But is it truly an accurate representation or a carefully crafted façade? The same question arises when gazing at the cloudless view of India, China, Russia, and Pakistan from space – an awe-inspiring sight that leaves us questioning its authenticity. As seasons change their hues and nature transforms itself endlessly, so do our postcards. An autumnal scene whispers promises of crisp air and falling leaves while a summer paradise invites us to bask in warmth and sunshine. Yet beneath their picturesque surfaces lies the artistry of manipulation that enhances our perception. Traveling through time takes us to Liberal, Kansas in 1951 – home to the renowned 54 Drive-In Café. Its vibrant sign beckons hungry travelers with promises of delectable steaks and refreshing malts. But can we trust this image created by Kennedy Photo? Is it merely advertising magic? Spring blossoms forth on another postcard's canvas while Chicago's Art Institute stands tall in all its glory on yet another piece of history captured in 1904. These visual treasures leave us pondering how much alteration was involved in immortalizing these moments. The Grand Canyon's majestic beauty captivates hearts across eras; however, even O'Neill's Point couldn't escape manipulation's touch as seen through two different lenses in 1900 and 1902 respectively. Which version portrays truth more faithfully? Onward we journey to New Orleans' bustling levee captured during its vibrant days in 1903, and then to Minneapolis in the same era.