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Image Not Available for Jack Batten smiles weakly at the camera as he peels onions. He hopes that the photographers leaves soon before he begins to cry.
Jack Batten smiles weakly at the camera as he peels onions. He hopes that the photographers leaves soon before he begins to cry.
Image Not Available for Jack Batten smiles weakly at the camera as he peels onions. He hopes that the photographers leaves soon before he begins to cry.

Jack Batten smiles weakly at the camera as he peels onions. He hopes that the photographers leaves soon before he begins to cry.

Creator E. Witzleben (German)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23.9 x 18.6 cm (9 7/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/658
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for New York University football great, Jack Batten studies the recipe book in one hand with a whisk in the other. His companions, George Peck and Jack Sheffer watch the teacher, Miss Hill, cook.
New York University football great, Jack Batten studies the recipe book in one hand with a whisk in the other. His companions, George Peck and Jack Sheffer watch the teacher, Miss Hill, cook.
E. Witzleben
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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
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Image Not Available for The master and his equipment which he has spent his whole life collecting.
The master and his equipment which he has spent his whole life collecting.
E. Witzleben
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for George Peck has injured his hand whilst peeling potatoes. Now he tries cooking a steak.
George Peck has injured his hand whilst peeling potatoes. Now he tries cooking a steak.
E. Witzleben
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A window-cleaner smiles at the photographers just before he steps out on the ledge.
A window-cleaner smiles at the photographers just before he steps out on the ledge.
Presse-Photo
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Photograph
Image Not Available for A paris inventor with his "Human Rocket" machine which he hopes to be capatpulted over 3,000 metres.
A paris inventor with his "Human Rocket" machine which he hopes to be capatpulted over 3,000 metres.
Daily Mail - Manchester
unknown
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Image Not Available for Cloud study in Germany
Cloud study in Germany
E. Witzleben
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Cloud study in Germany
Cloud study in Germany
E. Witzleben
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Mr. Altmiller uses a brandy and whisky bottle to make noise.
Mr. Altmiller uses a brandy and whisky bottle to make noise.
E. Witzleben
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Photograph
Image Not Available for The Japanese swear by the rope. A German instructor teaches the students how to swim by having them hang by a rope - this simulates the movement of the water.
The Japanese swear by the rope. A German instructor teaches the students how to swim by having them hang by a rope - this simulates the movement of the water.
E. Witzleben
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A guide assists one person, while another takes pictures while walking a hiking trail.
A guide assists one person, while another takes pictures while walking a hiking trail.
E. Witzleben
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The next guard arrives. Every two hours there is a new watch. A visitor must show the guard an identification card to enter.
The next guard arrives. Every two hours there is a new watch. A visitor must show the guard an identification card to enter.
E. Witzleben
1930s
Photograph
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