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UNDERWOOD & UNDERWOOD
Portfolio containing 97 large-format news photographs depicting a host of wide-ranging topical events
during and immediately after the FirstWorldWar; each with a printed caption below the photograph.
With several photographs of flying vessels (including aviation stunts, seaplanes, dirigibles and the world’s
largest flying boat), many relating to U.S. Army and Navy War news (including maritime views of
military vessels, scenes depicting European battles, relief efforts, President Wilson at the Peace
Conference), the revolution in Russia, and much more. Silver prints, 13
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4
x16
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4
inches (33.7x41.3
cm.), sheet size 19
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2
x18 inches (49.5x45.7 cm.), mounted to linen, each with a credit in the negative
and accompanied by a printed headline and lengthy caption; the sheets with a 3-hole punch. Elephant
folio, leatherette, soiled, covers detached; contents loose as issued. 1918-19
[6,000/9,000]
A compelling survey of images meant to stir Americans, who had adhered to a strict Isolationist policy and
resisted entering the First WorldWar, into action or service.
The mounted photographs are detachable and were, apparently, meant to be displayed in public exhibitions so as to
generate American support for theVictory Loan Project.A range of images reflect the far-reaching tumult resulting from
WWI—especially the decimation throughout northern Europe—as well as political unrest in post-Revolutionary“Red
Russia,” and Bolshevik riots in Berlin,Germany and Cleveland,Ohio.Variant views of boat planes, soldiers returning
home,and pics of NewYork City,including a parade honoring the“Famous 69th—the Fighting Irish”are also featured.
