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The Cultural Historian Sweeps the Floor
Image Not Available for The Cultural Historian Sweeps the Floor

The Cultural Historian Sweeps the Floor

Creator Eric Borchert (German, c.1900 - 1942)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.4 x 18 cm (9 5/8 x 7 1/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
  • Photographs
Object number2002/3872
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Inside the Ox Tower which was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
Inside the Ox Tower which was built in the 14th century and used as part of the town's fortification.
Eric Borchert
c. 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for The expert's verdict. The mayor of Rauhental is the first to try the new vintage.
The expert's verdict. The mayor of Rauhental is the first to try the new vintage.
Eric Borchert
1934
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "highest" man in Paris, M. Prudhomme, the guard of the top platform of the Eiffel Tower. He fought with his son in the trenches - he son didn't come back.
The "highest" man in Paris, M. Prudhomme, the guard of the top platform of the Eiffel Tower. He fought with his son in the trenches - he son didn't come back.
Eric Borchert
1934
Photograph
Image Not Available for M. Lucien Pelletier, a Parisian park-keeper fought on the Western Front for four years and lost an eye
M. Lucien Pelletier, a Parisian park-keeper fought on the Western Front for four years and lost an eye
Eric Borchert
1934
Photograph
Image Not Available for The man with the paper army! Even the wardrobe is used for storage.
The man with the paper army! Even the wardrobe is used for storage.
Eric Borchert
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for M. Marcel Lagrange, who controls the traffic on the Champs Elysées, fought on all fronts during the war.
M. Marcel Lagrange, who controls the traffic on the Champs Elysées, fought on all fronts during the war.
Eric Borchert
1934
Photograph
Image Not Available for The sewer workers get their instructions before they start.
The sewer workers get their instructions before they start.
Eric Borchert
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for The workers wish each other "good luck" as they go down into the sewers.
The workers wish each other "good luck" as they go down into the sewers.
Eric Borchert
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for The stations along the route are linked with telephones. The look-out switches on the light signals after he has received a telephone message.
The stations along the route are linked with telephones. The look-out switches on the light signals after he has received a telephone message.
Eric Borchert
c. 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for The man with the paper army: the hand of the artist.
The man with the paper army: the hand of the artist.
Eric Borchert
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for The wine growers of the Mainz wine taster's competition take the wine to the town hall
The wine growers of the Mainz wine taster's competition take the wine to the town hall
Eric Borchert
1932
Photograph
Image Not Available for This is a former fisherman from one of the Hallig Islands, who is now a farmer.
This is a former fisherman from one of the Hallig Islands, who is now a farmer.
Eric Borchert
1933
Photograph
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