November about over

 58º with a 20 mph wind out of the north, here at Kenwood RV Park in La Feria, TX at 10 am on Monday.  Had a little rain yesterday morning -- a tenth of an inch.  First rain since first of September, think the tv weatherman said Harlingen is about 6 inches below average rainfall year to date.  Average annual rainfall for Harlingen is 26 inches, compared with average US rainfall is 38 inches.

Phyllis has been busy with getting out the Christmas decorations for around the place.  Haven't taken photos of inside yet.

All of the items in the auction of Roy Rogers memorabilia at Christies this week were sold, fetching a total of $US2.9 million.  July 17, 2010

Wrought iron wall medallions: $11,250  Buttermilk: $25,000; Bullet: $35,000
 Trigger Jr: $18,750
 Dale’s parade saddle: $104,500
 Kelly Bros Diamond Dick pattern spurs: $10,625 American Eagle plastic saddle: $50,000 Nudie Taylor boots: $21,250

The auction included more than 300 iconic lots from Roy Rogers and Dale Evans – the King of the Cowboys and Queen of the West.

Most items sold for prices far in excess of their pre-auction estimates.

On the first day of the sale, Rogers’ mounted horse, Trigger, sold for $US266,500 and the Edward H. Bohlin parade saddle was sold to a British buyer for $US386,500.

Roy’s favorite, and most photographed plastic saddle, the American Eagle, fetched $50,000; a CF Martin acoustic guitar fetched $27,500; two wrought iron wall medallions expected to sell for $200-$300 fetched $11,250; a pair of rare Kelly Bros Diamond Dick pattern spurs overlaid with Navajo silver and mounted with turquoise fetched $10,625.

Among the many pairs of boots sold was a colourful pair attributed to Nudie Taylor which fetched $21,250, far in excess of their pre-auction estimate of $1000 to $2000. A blue gabardine lace-up top made by Nudie for Roy sold for $11,875. The shirt features a Native American theme with embroidered headdresses on the white leather fringe yoke, tomahawks on the sleeves and arrows on the collar and pearl buttoned fringed cuffs, a large embroidered headdress adorns the back, and is embellished with rhinestones throughout.

Another shirt of Roy’s, a brown wool lace-up top featuring a Trigger theme with embroidered horse heads on the suede fringed yoke and back, saddles on the sleeves and spurs on the pearl buttoned cuffs, embellished with rhinestones throughout, fetched $16,250.

The 1946 Willys CJ-2A Jeep known as Nellybelle and used on Roy and Dale’s TV show, fetched $116,500.

A framed photograph of Gene Autrey, with a message from the singing cowboy to Roy written in 1976, fetched $17,500. Its estimate was $300-$500.

Dale’s red and white plastic parade saddle, expected to bring $20,000 to $30,000, sold for $104,500. The saddle was displayed on Dale’s horse Buttermilk in the Branson Museum.

Buttermilk, who died at the age of 31, fetched $25,000, less than his pre-auction estimate of $30,000 to $40,000. Buttermilk was a young colt when he was rescued by a cattle farmer on his way to the slaughterhouse. The farmer bought him from a horse trader and he had been severely abused which resulted in a very unkind demeanor. The new owners quickly began to work with him, and through lots of dedication and care he eventually came around to become a friendly, affectionate and playful horse.

After renaming the bubbly Quarter Horse Soda, Randall introduced Soda to Dale Evans because her movie horse Koko was too much to handle and also resembled Trigger too much. Dale fell in love with Soda and bought him immediately. He was renamed Buttermilk after Dale saw a cloud pattern in the sky that reminded her of the Hoagy Carmichael’s song, “Ole Buttermilk Sky.” Dale rode Buttermilk in almost all of Roy’s movies and in all but six of The Roy Rogers Show television episodes that aired from 1951-57.

A true Quarter Horse, Buttermilk displayed bursts of speed and could outrun Trigger. On the set, Roy asked Dale to please hold Buttermilk back when riding alongside him, since Trigger always had to lead.

The horse Trigger Jr was expected to fetch $30,000 to $50,000 but realised $18,750. Trigger Jr. (1941-1969) was a purebred Tennessee Walking Horse named Allen’s Gold Zephyr who was bred by C. O. Barker of Readyville, Tennessee.

Paul K. Fisher of Souderton, Pennsylvania, who claimed to be the world’s largest breeder and dealer in yellow horses, sold Trigger Jr. to Roy Rogers in 1948 when he was still registered as Allen’s Gold Zephyr. Fisher often took his horses to the Madison Square Garden Rodeo to show or sell and Roy stated that it took him six years to buy Trigger Jr. – finally succeeding after Fisher was forced into a well publicized dispersal sale in 1947.

Trigger Jr. had beautiful conformation and a very stylish way of going. He was perfectly schooled and could accomplish a variety of difficult tricks including high stepping dances – always a crowd pleaser on Roy’s national tours and the perfect protege to Trigger.

Bullet was expected to fetch $10,000 to $15,000 but sold for $35,000. He was an AKA Registered German Shepherd originally given the name of “Bullet Von Berge”. He was billed as the ‘wonder dog’, and made his debut in the Roy Rogers film Spoiler’s of the Plains in 1951, produced by Republic Pictures. Bullet was a regular on The Roy Rogers Show on NBC television from 1951-1957 and CBS from 1961-64. In real life the German Shepherd that played The auction included more than 300 iconic lots from Roy Rogers and Dale Evans – the King of the Cowboys and Queen of the West.

Most items sold for prices far in excess of their pre-auction estimates.

On the first day of the sale, Rogers’ mounted horse, Trigger, sold for $US266,500 and the Edward H. Bohlin parade saddle was sold to a British buyer for $US386,500.

Roy’s favorite, and most photographed plastic saddle, the American Eagle, fetched $50,000; a CF Martin acoustic guitar fetched $27,500; two wrought iron wall medallions expected to sell for $200-$300 fetched $11,250; a pair of rare Kelly Bros Diamond Dick pattern spurs overlaid with Navajo silver and mounted with turquoise fetched $10,625.

Among the many pairs of boots sold was a colourful pair attributed to Nudie Taylor which fetched $21,250, far in excess of their pre-auction estimate of $1000 to $2000. A blue gabardine lace-up top made by Nudie for Roy sold for $11,875. The shirt features a Native American theme with embroidered headdresses on the white leather fringe yoke, tomahawks on the sleeves and arrows on the collar and pearl buttoned fringed cuffs, a large embroidered headdress adorns the back, and is embellished with rhinestones throughout.

Another shirt of Roy’s, a brown wool lace-up top featuring a Trigger theme with embroidered horse heads on the suede fringed yoke and back, saddles on the sleeves and spurs on the pearl buttoned cuffs, embellished with rhinestones throughout, fetched $16,250.

The 1946 Willys CJ-2A Jeep known as Nellybelle and used on Roy and Dale’s TV show, fetched $116,500.

A framed photograph of Gene Autrey, with a message from the singing cowboy to Roy written in 1976, fetched $17,500. Its estimate was $300-$500.

Dale’s red and white plastic parade saddle, expected to bring $20,000 to $30,000, sold for $104,500. The saddle was displayed on Dale’s horse Buttermilk in the Branson Museum.

Buttermilk, who died at the age of 31, fetched $25,000, less than his pre-auction estimate of $30,000 to $40,000. Buttermilk was a young colt when he was rescued by a cattle farmer on his way to the slaughterhouse. The farmer bought him from a horse trader and he had been severely abused which resulted in a very unkind demeanor. The new owners quickly began to work with him, and through lots of dedication and care he eventually came around to become a friendly, affectionate and playful horse.

After renaming the bubbly Quarter Horse Soda, Randall introduced Soda to Dale Evans because her movie horse Koko was too much to handle and also resembled Trigger too much. Dale fell in love with Soda and bought him immediately. He was renamed Buttermilk after Dale saw a cloud pattern in the sky that reminded her of the Hoagy Carmichael’s song, “Ole Buttermilk Sky.” Dale rode Buttermilk in almost all of Roy’s movies and in all but six of The Roy Rogers Show television episodes that aired from 1951-57.

A true Quarter Horse, Buttermilk displayed bursts of speed and could outrun Trigger. On the set, Roy asked Dale to please hold Buttermilk back when riding alongside him, since Trigger always had to lead.

The horse Trigger Jr was expected to fetch $30,000 to $50,000 but realized $18,750. Trigger Jr. (1941-1969) was a purebred Tennessee Walking Horse named Allen’s Gold Zephyr who was bred by C. O. Barker of Readyville, Tennessee.

Paul K. Fisher of Souderton, Pennsylvania, who claimed to be the world’s largest breeder and dealer in yellow horses, sold Trigger Jr. to Roy Rogers in 1948 when he was still registered as Allen’s Gold Zephyr. Fisher often took his horses to the Madison Square Garden Rodeo to show or sell and Roy stated that it took him six years to buy Trigger Jr. – finally succeeding after Fisher was forced into a well publicized dispersal sale in 1947.

Trigger Jr. had beautiful conformation and a very stylish way of going. He was perfectly schooled and could accomplish a variety of difficult tricks including high stepping dances – always a crowd pleaser on Roy’s national tours and the perfect protege to Trigger.

Bullet was expected to fetch $10,000 to $15,000 but sold for $35,000. He was an AKA Registered German Shepherd originally given the name of “Bullet Von Berge”. He was billed as the ‘wonder dog’, and made his debut in the Roy Rogers film Spoiler’s of the Plains in 1951, produced by Republic Pictures. Bullet was a regular on The Roy Rogers Show on NBC television from 1951-1957 and CBS from 1961-64. In real life the German Shepherd that played Bullet had the same name, and was also the family’s pet.

“This highly anticipated event brought out thousands of Roy and Dale fans whose emotions and memories flooded our galleries,” said Cathy Elkies, Director of Iconic Collections at Christies.

“We were privileged to handle a collection that resonated so deeply with so many people.”

Linda Kohn and Joseph Sherwood of High Noon Western Americana added: “We were thrilled that the collection has found its way into homes of Roy and Dale fans around the world insuring that their legacy continues. The highlight of the week was the saleroom’s spontaneous round of “Happy Trails” sung at the conclusion of the auction.”

One of Roy and Dale’s nine children, Roy Rogers Jr, said the sale of the Roy Rogers Museum was the most difficult decision for our family to make.

“Dad acknowledged many years ago that if the museum ever became difficult to maintain after he died, then we should let it go. We thought we’d always be able to keep it open, but my dad, smart as he was, knew that some day his fans would get older and they would slowly become unable to travel to Missouri,” Rogers jr said.

Nudie Taylor shirt: $11,875 Nellybelle: $116,500 Lace-up shirt: $16,250

“With the economy the way it is, and visitor traffic slowing dramatically, the expenses of operating the museum eventually outweighed the profit. Without being able to break even, we simply couldn’t support it anymore,” he said.

He also spoke of the bond his father had with Trigger. “Dad and Trigger were both young when they started – Trigger was only four years old, and Dad was 26 – and on some level I think they both felt this was the start of something special. Over their years together, they established a bond of trust and mutual respect.

“When Trigger passed, my dad was so distraught he didn’t tell the family for over a year (we didn’t know, because he was kept in another stable off our ranch). I think to him it was like losing a child. He told my mom, ‘I can’t just put him in the ground.’

“He had Trigger beautifully mounted and installed in the museum. A lot of people were upset about that, but I think he made the right choice. Trigger was one of the most popular attractions at the museum,” Rogers Jr said.

More History Photos That Will Give You The Chills

 

Rabbit Tail from the Shoshone tribe, 1895

In the late 1800s, the European-American settlers dispersed across the United States. Among of those who were affected by this migration was the Shoshone tribe. They were displaced from their homes—which was in Idaho and Wyoming in the present. Despite their disagreements, the Shoshone tribe teamed up with the United States Army during the Battle of the Rosebud in 1878.

Photo Courtesy: Reddit

Setting aside their differences, the US Army enlisted Rabbit-Tail and many other Shoshone tribe members as Army Scouts. They were men who could specialized in following horse tracks and identifying military group intel.  

A guy hangs a "Just Divorced" sign board on his car, 1934

Instead of the usual "Just Married" sign, the man on the photo hung a "Just Divorced" sign on the back of his car. He was clearly elated to announce the word that his marriage was over. This is equivalent to changing your relationship status on Facebook and deleting couple pictures on Instagram.

Photo Courtesy: Reddit

There is a high chance that they went to splitsville because of the guy's humor. If so, at least he took the whole thing lightly. Besides, he has got a lot of things ahead.

The night watchdog on duty at Macy's department store, 1954

Humans have always counted on dogs. They are great best friends and sometimes, they are fit to be security guards too. In the 20th century, major stores like Macy's in New York "employed" dogs to keep their merchandise safe. They were deemed reliable because they barked loudly and acted mean when needed to be.

Photo Courtesy: Bob Lerne

The security trend spawned an intense demand for the Doberman Pinschers and German Shepherds. This job opportunity for dogs went out of fashion when modern security systems were invented. In the present, dogs are still a huge help to our forces.

A graveyard for the red telephone boxes

You think you know a lot about the British? How about this— they actually retire their red telephone boxes. Yup, when these iconic booths are not functional and not aesthetically pleasing anymore, they are sent to storage spaces in English small villages.

Photo Courtesy: Reddit

Get this, there is actually a phone booth cemetery in Carlton Miniott. Aside from dump sites, this cemetery holds hundreds of them in different states of disrepair. Creepy! Some artists actually pick these red phone boxes up and recycle them. If you're in the area, you can do it yourself.

A lion cub visits a second grade class, 1951

Lions are some of the wildest animals, so just the thought of letting them hang out with kids is a total nightmare for parents. Well, it happened and it actually turned out well. A real lion used to hang out in Kansas City classrooms in 1956. This lion cub's named Kyla, and she was hosted by Stuart Hansen and his wife in their humble abode. 

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Kyla transformed to a famous figure overnight and people began to visit the couple's home just to meet the little lion. According to The Garden City Telegram, the little lion shortly began making appearances at the local schools due to the “traffic” moving through the Hansen residence. We wish we've met Kyle!

Miners use an "aerial tram" to descend, 1885

We have a feeling that these vintage picture of miners riding an "aerial tram" would give amusement park riders the thrill. Only these workers were using it as a way to descend into the Kimberly Diamond Mine. The South African mine is a diamond mining epicenter that began operating in 1869.

Photo Courtesy: Pinterest

The miners thought of this genius yet dangerous way of transportation after settling down in the area. They built an entire town around the mine and created a series of railways into the dig site. Too bad for diamond lovers and production companies, the mine was shut down in 1914. 

John Candy, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy, and Daryl Hannah, 1984

Daryl Hannah's castmates in the 1984 film Splash made sure she did not feel alone while being transformed into a mermaid. They accompanied her as the prosthetics were applied to her lower body. It was definitely worth it as Splash emerged as one of the greatest films of the decade.

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Hannah did not hold back about her costume experience saying, "My circulation would be gone in my extremities, so it took a while before I could walk again. It made me very sympathetic to fish! I remember when I was filming the scene in the lab tank I was very upset about a big fish that was being kept in a smaller tank."

 shoe shiner works on Boulevard Du Temple, 1839

Just when a shoe shiner and a customer on Boulevard du Temple in Paris thought it was just going to be a normal day for them, they became a part of history as the first known people to be photographed. Thanks to French artist Louis Daguerre, they ended up appearing on the first mirror-image photograph.

Photo Courtesy: Louis Daguerre

Daguerre's photograph was a major development back then because people used to just appear on artworks such as paintings. He was given the proper credit by being regarded as one of the fathers of photography.

Elvis Presley at the barber shop, 1958

When he was not on stage mesmerizing people with his talent and charisma, Elvis Presley was at barber shop, getting a haircut. Apparently, even legendary musicians passed by the hair salon, too. The historical photo was captured on March 25, 1958, when Presley got his first Army buzz cut.

Photo Courtesy: Chaffee Barbershop Museum

Here's some good new for die-hard fans of the King of Rock 'N Roll. You could actually visit this the sacred spot. Just book a ticket to the Chaffee Barbershop Museum in Arkansas. The barber shop looks pretty much the same as the day the King set foot in there, although the barber chairs were already handed to good cause.

Hippo surfs in the ocean, 2000

A hippopotamus swimming in the Atlantic Ocean? Now that is a sight for sore eyes. We honestly did know it was possible! Hippos are fond of bodies of water, but they usually inhabit on inland rivers or swamps. Luckily, American journalist Michael Nichols moved mountains all the way from Congo in central Africa to Gabon on the continent’s west coast.

Photo Courtesy: Michael Nichols

This endearing photo of peeking hippo brought about more attention to the wild life. Upon seeing the image, Gabon President Omar Bongo was inspired to create a special space for the wild animals. They built a system of national parks that now cover 11% of the country. 

Muhammad Ali defeats Sonny Liston, 1965

There is nothing like capturing an athlete in their element. More importantly, if the athlete is the greatest boxer. This image featuring a triumphant Muhammad Ali was deemed the greatest sports photo of the century. Sports Illustrated photographer Neil Leifer captured this in Lewiston, Maine, on May 25, 1965. He happened to be at the right spot and at the right moment. “I was obviously in the right seat, but what matters is I didn’t miss,” Leifer later said.

Photo Courtesy: Neil Leifer

Muhammad Ali was only 23 years old when he defeated Sonny Liston who was 34 years old. Leifer's shot was only a minute and 44 seconds into the first round. Thanks to the overhead lights and smoke clouds, the historical moment was preserved magnificently.

Aircraft crashes in front of a farmer

We could not help but worry and be amazed by looking at this rare historical photo. Talk about being at the right place at the exact time. It shows a pilot and an airplane falling down fast from the sky. The crash took place right in front of the boy in his farm. 

Photo Courtesy: Trinity Mirror/Mirrorpix/Alamy

Miraculously, the pilot lived to see another day as he only sustained minor injuries. It is also worth noting that he probably already knew the engine had failed so he made use of his knowledge in aeronautics. 

Albert Einstein and David Rothman at the beach, 1939

Albert Einstein appears twice in this list because this time around he had company. Sitting beside the genius was local department store owner David Rothman. They were hanging out at the beach near his Long Island home. It's cool that they found themselves relaxing by the sea, but how did this strange duo struck up a friendship?

Photo Courtesy: Southold Historical Society

Apparently, Einstein's German accent is the reason for this friendship. Back at the department store, he requested for a pair of "sundahls." Rothman thought he heard "sundial." They ended up forging a bond and forming a band together. 

Nuit de Noël, 1963

Mali was colonized by France from 1892 to 1960. As the French colonial came to an end, local photographer Malick Sidibé wanted to capture through his lens, the changes that the West African went through. One image that stood out was this young couple at a club dancing their hearts out. According to Sidibé, "everyone had to have the latest Paris style."

Photo Courtesy: Malick Sidibe

He added, “We were entering a new era, and people wanted to dance. Music freed us. Suddenly, young men could get close to young women, hold them in their hands. Before, it was not allowed. And everyone wanted to be photographed dancing up close.”

"Guerrillero Heroico", 1960

Known as the "Guerrillero Heroico" this historical photo shows Che Guevara. The familiar face was a Marxist revolutionary who represented rebellion. As it turns out, the iconic photograph was actually almost thrown away in history.

Photo Courtesy: Alberto Koda

You see, the Cuban regime only recognized Guevara's contributions years after he was killed in Bolivia. The image of the beret-clad fighter became an enduring symbol of martyrdom for the movement. Guerrillero Heroico was published in print, soft drinks, and other forms of protest art. 

The Hindenburg catches fire, 1937

The Hindenburg disaster is one of the major reasons why we never see airships nowadays. It was on May 6, 1937 when the Zeppelin grand ship burned in flames. What was supposed to be just a descent at the Naval Air Station in New Jersey resulted to thirty six fatalities.

Photo Courtesy: Sam Shere

Many photographers and other members of the media witnessed the catastrophic scene since they were actually there to highlight the 804-foot-long LZ 129 Hindenburg. Instead, the horrible event transpired when it caught fire. So, if you're puzzled about why airships never boomed, that's because of this earlier disaster.  

A prisoner tests a safety net, 1958

If you are wondering why the man does not seem like he is enjoying his ride, that's because his life was seriously on the line. The popular photo from 1958 features a man perched on something similar to a detached roller coaster. The truth? They were using this prisoner to check if safety nets were ready to be mass produced.

Photo Courtesy: ALAN/AlamyT

Needless to say, that was such a merciless move on the part of those in authority. The thing is, capital punishment was prevalent in the United States at the time, so they thought they better utilized the inmates before they hit the chair. 

American athletes raise their fists, 1968

American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos made history in the 1968 Olympics not only during the games but also when they were given their awards. As they were receiving their medals in Mexico, gold medalist Smith and bronze medalist Carlos bowed their heads and raised their fists in the air.

Photo Courtesy: John Dominis

Smith and Carlo wanted to tell the world that despite the victory, there is still a war to be won which is the rampant inequality in the world. They put their fists in the air just as the national anthem of the United States was about to play. According to Carlos, “We knew that what we were going to do was far greater than any athletic feat."

Multiple images of 99 Cents, 1999

Now that we got a glimpse of Kmart in the '70s, let's put the spotlight on the 99 Cents Only store in the '90s. You might find it ironic that this image featuring cheap goods actually set a record for the most expensive contemporary photograph ever sold.

Photo Courtesy: Andreas Gursky

This vibrant colored image came to be from stitching multiple photos of the Los Angeles store together digitally. It created this large-scale photo. Instead of the contemporary photograph that it is, this masterpiece resembles an Impressionist painting.

Tallest man in the world

You are currently staring at the tallest person to have ever lived. His name was Robert Wadlow. Notice that even if he was already laying sideways, you could still see how lengthy he was. Born in Alton, Illinois, Wadlow was fondly called “The Alton Giant” and “Giant of Illinois.”

Photo Courtesy: Underwood Archives/Getty Images

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The other guy on the photo was actually the average height but sitting beside Wadlow made him look like he was extremely short. The Alton Giant stood 8 feet and 11 inches tall and lived from 1918 to 1940.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer records their lion mascot, 1928

The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer is well-known for its signature roaring lion logo. Many generations have familiarized it as they grew up. Almost every production began with the mascot of a lion appearing on the screen. In case you didn't know, they actually used real lions.

Photo Courtesy: Wikimedia

In their earlier decades, they used more than one lion for the logo. Here, we have Jackie being recorded for the beginning of MGM talking movies. Jackie was a lion brought from the Sudan. To be able to record his roar, the studio built a sound stage around his cage.

"Mona Lisa" of the Pacific Islands, 1875

If the Europe has the painting of Mona Lisa, the Pacific Islands has this portrait of a woman whose identity also remains unknown. In 1875, Dutch photographer Francisco Van Camp took a photograph of her in his studio in Manila. At the time the Philippines was under the Spanish colonial rule.

Photo Courtesy: Francisco Van Camp/Wikimedia Commons

Up until today, no one can identify this beautiful young woman. One thing that they are sure of is that she was a  “Mestiza de Sangley." They were coined to describe people with Chinese ancestors. Those traditional garments are fit for her one-of-a-kind beauty.

"The Babe Bows Out", 1948

Baseball fans may argue that this iconic photo of Babe Ruth could be the greatest sports photo of the 20th century. After all, he was the greatest baseball player to have played on the field. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, the beloved Bambino was still in attendance during the silver anniversary celebration of the Yankee Stadium on June 13, 1948.

Photo Courtesy: Nat Fein

Sadly for everyone who knew and loved Ruth, he died two months after this public appearance in "the House That Ruth Built." This historical image earned American photographer Nat Fein a Pulitzer Prize— the first one awarded to a sports photographer.

Chinese man steps in front of a column of tanks, 1989

The day after a massacre took place in Tiananmen Square, a Chinese man made history by stepping in front of the troops. Many international media people were staying at a Beijing hotel nearby so they were able to capture it. If you may recall, thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators were attacked by the Chinese troops.

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This photo landed on the cover of newspapers and magazines all over the world. The fact that no one knows the identity of the Chinese man made it all the more powerful. Fortunately, he was not injured after his fearless act. 

A girl works at a cotton mill, 1908

Photojournalists exist not only to capture special moments, but also to motivate change. There are cases when they witness adversities and realize that something badly needs to be fixed. Lewis Hine, an investigative photographer for the National Child Labor Committee, knew it was his job to forward the dire condition of millions of children working at a tender age.

Photo Courtesy: Lewis Hine

Of course, Hine had to be creative in order to gain access in the mills and factories. he disguised himself as he visited such places from Massachusetts to South Carolina. This young girl was one of the many small children at work photographed. She was manning a larger-than-life cotton-spinning machine.

Earth from the side of the moon, 1968

Louis Armstrong was obviously not lying when he thought to himself, "what a wonderful world." The line does not only apply when seeing our world from within. This 1968 image of the Earth in space is proof that it is indeed wonderful. 

Photo Courtesy: William Anders/NASA

Perhaps the fact that this was photographed on Christmas Eve adds some sentimental value. The Apollo 8 was en route to becoming the first manned mission to orbit the moon. Just as astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders were about to surface from the side of the moon, they spotted our beautiful planet through one of the hatch windows.

A portrait of Salvador Dalí, 1948

Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí spiced things up when he became the subject of his friend Philippe Halsman. In 1948, the famed artist Salvador Dalí took a step in front of the camera. His longtime collaborator Halmas has also photographed Albert Einstein, Marilyn Monroe, and Alfred Hitchcock.T

Photo Courtesy: Philippe Halsman

This vision in black and white is what spectators get two masters of art work together. After 26 takes, Halsman was finally able to capture the essence of Dalí with his painting Leda Atomica, a floating chair, a bucket of water and three cats thrown into the air. 

The first picture taken via cellphone, 1997

Millions of photos especially selfies have been taken in this world. If you are wondering the first ever cellular phone picture looked like, it is right in front of your screen. This historic image wasn't even planned! The software entrepreneur behind the photo was Philippe Kahn, who had nothing better to do at the Northern California maternity ward. 

Photo Courtesy: Philippe Kahn

Apparently, the would-be father just wanted to entertain himself while waiting for his wife to give birth. He was able to invent a device that could send the baby picture to his family and friends. Kahn came up with this invention through a a digital camera connected to his flip-top cell phone.

Michael Jordan soars through the air, 1984

NBA fans and ballers have grown accustomed to the Jumpman photo. After all, it was the silhouette of Michael Jordan. This just might be the most famous silhouette photo ever taken. The basketball legend aiming for a dunk and splitting his legs while in the air was kept alive forever.

Photo Courtesy: Jacobus "Co" Rentmeester

Jacobus "Co" Rentmeester only a received an underwhelming U$S150 from shoe giant Nike for the temporary use of his shot. Soon enough, the icon was imprinted on shoes, clothing, posters, and more. 

Mushroom cloud forms over Nagasaki, 1945

This explosive image showing some smoke that formed into the shape of a mushroom was taken after the bombing on Nagasaki, Japan. Without any alarm, the United States dropped the atomic bomb Fat Man. Photographed in 1945, the man behind the lens was not a photographer, but rather, an officer named Lieutenant Charles Levy.

Photo Courtesy: Lieutenant Charles Levy

Levy recounted, "We saw this big plume climbing up, up into the sky... It was purple, red, white, all colors—something like boiling coffee. It looked alive.” The military man's image of the mushroom cloud was widely circulated.

Dovima modeling haute couture with elephants, 1955

"Dovima With Elephants" was photographed in the 1950s but it has remained a powerful photo in the fashion industry. The editorial featuring Dovima and the two mammoths is nothing short of captivating. Well, what did we expect from a collaboration between one of the most famous models, and one of the most famous fashion photographers.

Photo Courtesy: Richard Avedon

Harper’s Bazaar commissioned this fashion shoot in 1955. Shot at a Paris circus, Dovima was a vision in haute couture with the enormous elephants. She was actually wearing the first Dior dress designed by Yves Saint Laurent.

The Beatles have a pillow fight, 1964

The Beatles was so popular in their prime that it spawned a fan frenzy called the "Beatlemania." Some intense fans followed the four boys around wherever they went. Of course behind the stage, that's when John, Paul, George and Ringo could breathe and be themselves. Well, this unstaged photo of the British boys having a pillow fight at the George V Hotel should give you an idea of who they were offstage.

Photo Courtesy: Harry Benson

The Beatles did not do this every single day but at the time, they just learned that “I Want to Hold Your Hand” went number 1 in the US. This image of the Rockstar's in pure joy helped boost the morale of the Americans, who were still mourning the assassination of former President John F. Kennedy.

Navajos ride off their ancestral land, 1904

History books do not delve much on this fact but the Native Americans lived peacefully in their lands before being disturbed by external forces. During the grand westward advance in the United States, they were affected the most. The Indians were evicted and forced to stay at impoverished reservations. 

Photo Courtesy: Edward S. Curtis

Here in this photo, American photographer Edward S. Curtis  wanted to immortalize and show the world how the Navajos had to ride off their homes. As their tribes were on the brink of disappearing, Curtis made sure to exhibit them as noble people—“the old time Indian, his dress, his ceremonies, his life and manners.” 

Two sophisticated ladies lounge in a modern house, 1960

It's hard to believe that this modern house was captured by photographer Julius Shulman in the 1960s. Located in Los Angeles, the glass-­enclosed home was owned by architect Pierre Koenig. This was just one of the more than 30 case study houses that experimented on modern style and industrial materials. 

Photo Courtesy: Julius Shulman

Shulman asked the two stylish women to position themselves inside so he could give the audience a perspective of the Hollywood Hills house floating above the City of Angels.

"The Pond—Moonlight", 1904 

Have you ever seen a work that can be both classified as a photograph and as a painting? Feast your eyes with this exquisite work by Edward Steichen. Captured in Mamaroneck, New York, "The Pond—Moonlight" is a combination of hand color and black-and-white prints. This technique blurring two mediums is called "Pictorialism."

Photo Courtesy: Edward Steichen

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An army of future artists was awe-struck by Steichen’s work. He taught them how to create scenes out of the moments they find themselves in. It has been a century since the renowned artist made the image but it remains powerful, with a print selling for almost $3 million.