Spectacles Collection (page 9)

Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, Famous Door, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy(?), Washington, D.C. 1938

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun and Nesuhi Ertegun, Turkish Embassy (record room), Washington, D.C. 1930

Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun, William P. Gottlieb's home, Arlington, Va.(?), 1930. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Ahmet M. Ertegun, William P. Gottlieb's home, Arlington, Va.(?), 1930

Portrait of Roy J. Carew in his home, 818 Quintana Place NW, Washington, D.C. ca. Feb. 1942

Man At White House, Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Man At White House, Washington, D.C. between 1911 and 1920

Portrait of Al Sears, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Al Sears, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Chubby Goldfarb, ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Chubby Goldfarb, ca. July 1947

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, New York, N.Y. ca. May 1947

Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Bob Wyatt, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Portrait of Dizzy Gillespie, John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Ray Brown, and Miles Davis... New York, 1946
Portrait of , John Lewis, Cecil Payne, Ray Brown, and Miles Davis, Downbeat, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Billy Taylor, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Billy Taylor, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Col. John H. Deveaux, collector of customs, Savannah, Ga. (1899?). Creator: Unknown
Col. John H. Deveaux, collector of customs, Savannah, Ga. (1899?)

Portrait of Buddy Weed, ABC studio, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. May 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Buddy Weed, ABC studio, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. May 1947

Mrs. Booker T. Washington, 1908. Creator: Unknown
Mrs. Booker T. Washington, 1908

Rev. W. G. Alexander, 1897. Creator: Unknown
Rev. W. G. Alexander, 1897

Portrait of Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Max Roach, Three Deuces, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947

Dr. Robert Koch, of the Institute of Hygiene, Berlin, Discoverer of the Cure for Consumption, 189 Creator: Unknown
Dr. Robert Koch, of the Institute of Hygiene, Berlin, Discoverer of the Cure for Consumption, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Portrait of Mezz Mezzrow in his office, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Mezz Mezzrow in his office, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of George Handy, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of George Handy, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of George Handy, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of George Handy, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Emin Pasha taken on his arrival at Zanzibar, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Emin Pasha taken on his arrival at Zanzibar, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

The Graphic Stanley Number; Emin Pasha, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic Stanley Number; Emin Pasha, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Portrait of Tommy Dorsey, WMCA, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tommy Dorsey, WMCA, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947

Portrait of Tommy Dorsey, WMCA, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Tommy Dorsey, WMCA, New York, N.Y. ca. Oct. 1947

Portrait of June Christy and Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of June Christy and Bob Cooper, 1947 or 1948

Portrait de l'architecte Charles Louis Girault (1851-1932), 1919. Creator: Francois Schommer
Portrait de l'architecte Charles Louis Girault (1851-1932), 1919

Frances J. Grimké, 1921. Creator: Unknown
Frances J. Grimke, 1921

Walter H. Brooks, 1921. Creator: Unknown
Walter H. Brooks, 1921

D. A. Payne, 1887. Creator: Unknown
D. A. Payne, 1887. Reverend Daniel Alexander Payne, educator, clergyman and author; bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, one of the founders of Wilberforce University in Ohio

T. T. Fortune, 1887. Creator: Unknown
T. T. Fortune, 1887. Timothy Thomas Fortune, African-American orator, civil rights leader, journalist, writer, editor, economist and publisher

T. Thomas Fortune, 1891. Creator: Unknown
T. Thomas Fortune, 1891. Timothy Thomas Fortune, African-American orator, civil rights leader, journalist, writer, editor, economist and publisher. From The Afro-American press and its editors

Portrait of Mezz Mezzrow in his office, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Mezz Mezzrow in his office, New York, N.Y. ca. Nov. 1946

Portrait of Léon Cogniet (1794-1880), painter, c1840. Creator: Charles-Emile-Callande de Champmartin
Portrait of Leon Cogniet (1794-1880), painter, c1840

H.L. Merrill, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. H.L. Merrill, between 1910 and 1920
H.L. Merrill, between 1910 and 1920. Man in US uniform

Studio portrait of young woman in white dress posed as if holding flowering tree branch, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Studio portrait of young woman in white dress posed as if holding flowering tree branch, c1900

Portrait of Doctor Adrien Proust (1834-1903), father of Marcel Proust, 1891. Creator: Laure Brouardel
Portrait of Doctor Adrien Proust (1834-1903), father of Marcel Proust, 1891

Portrait of General Maurice Balfourier (1852-1933), 12–11–1916. Creator: Joseph Felix Bouchor
Portrait of General Maurice Balfourier (1852-1933), 12-11-1916

Portrait of man wearing glasses, seated with elbow resting on right knee, c1900. Creator: Eva Watson-Schutze
Portrait of man wearing glasses, seated with elbow resting on right knee, c1900

Bearded man in spectacles reading a newspaper, c1900. Creator: Anne K Pilsbury
Bearded man in spectacles reading a newspaper, c1900

Scribner's for January, c1903. Creator: Edward Penfield
Scribner's for January, c1903. [Publisher: Harper Publications; Place: New York]

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"Spectacles: A Glimpse into the World of Art, Music, and Literature" Step into a world where spectacles transcend their mere function as eyewear and become portals to creativity, intellect, and beauty. From the vibrant strokes of Pat Martino's guitar in 2009 to Alan John Ainsworth's mesmerizing artwork capturing this musical genius, these spectacles offer a glimpse into the soul-stirring power of art. In Margaret Olley and William Dobell's masterpiece "Painting People" from 1965, we witness how these spectacles allow us to see beyond the surface and delve deep into human emotions. The barrister in full swing reminds us that even within the confines of law they can provide clarity and insight. Nadia-Juliette Boulanger, the French music teacher whose talent shaped countless musicians' lives, dons her own pair as she imparts knowledge with passion. These lenses symbolize not only her expertise but also her unwavering dedication to nurturing artistic brilliance. Tennyson gazes through his iconic round frames captured by Vanity Fair's Ape—a reminder that even literary giants seek inspiration through their spectacled lens. Gustav Mahler's photographic portrait showcases Vienna's cultural heritage while highlighting how these simple accessories bridge gaps between time periods. A sporting lawyer featured in Vanity Fair brings a touch of humor to our exploration—his colorful spectacle frames mirroring his vibrant personality. As sunset paints Almyros Beach on Corfu Island with breathtaking hues, we realize that nature itself wears its own majestic pair for all who care to observe. Blackpool Entertainment comes alive under neon lights reflected in mirrored sunglasses—an emblematic representation of joyous moments shared amongst friends or strangers alike. Anthony Trollope peers through his glasses as he pens tales that have stood the test of time—a testament to how these small objects can shape literary legacies.