Faye Schulman :: Self-portrait in Anti-nazi Partisan Encampment (Wearing Her famous Leopard Print Coat) and Aiming Her Weapon, Forest Outside Pinsk, Belorussia, USSR, 1943 / via kvetchlandia
Tag: 1940s
George Caddy :: Four high: in this tricky move, which puts a lot of pressure on the bearer at the bottom, the guy in front watching is no idle bystander. His job is to act as ‘spotter’, helping with the formation of the stunt and catching the top balancer if the whole thing collapses. Tim Holman acts as ‘spotter’ for Eve Holman, Max Stewart and Vic Whitehead, supported by bearer Alf Stanbrough. American gymnasts call this a ‘triple holdout’. Bondi Beach, Australia, 1930’s
George Caddy :: Scales. One man supports two women with another man hand-balancing on top, as a separate gymnast can be seen watching from the shoreline. Bondi Beach, Australia, 1930’s / src: SLNSW
George Caddy :: Roya Geale puts on a spectacular display of flexibility and balance, similar to ‘needle scale’ poses struck by professional adagio dancers and contortionists, in which a standing front split is done, while holding the back leg overhead, Bondi Beach, January 1941 / src: State Library of New South Wales
George Caddy :: Candlestick. This triple balance involves one woman (Roya Geale) standing on the necks of two men, who in turn shoulder-balance on the feet of two others, forming a five-person centerpiece. Bondi Beach, 1930’s-1940’s
J. L. Peck (active first half of 20th century) :: Helen, ca. 1940 / gelatin silver print, mounted on board, signed, titled, and dated in pencil / via fragrantblossoms, original src: Christie’s
Horace Bristol :: Geisha Entering Courtyard, Kyoto, Japan, 1946 / Vintage silver print. / via zzzze
Yousuf Karsh :: Peter Lorre, 1946 / via wehadfacesthen
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