7.07.2008

what america looked like 40 years ago.



"On June 18, 1968, Paul Fusco, then a photographer for Look Magazine, was a passenger aboard the train carrying Robert F. Kennedy's coffin between New York City and Washington."

One of the most stunning pictorial histories I've seen.

22 comments:

Krissy | Paper Schmaper said...

Such great photos in there!

Molly said...

Oh! So amazing.

Cindy said...

that sure makes a statement.

Anonymous said...

Just got back from being away from my computer for two weeks. Trying to catch up on all my favorite blogs and couldn't wait for yours!!!

Love this, I can only imagine the emotions being felt that day!

Susan said...

Wow ! thanks Erin, an amazing slide show from an amazing time. Susan

/// said...

I so agree with everyone here. Such an emotional piece.

clairehelene7 said...

This is amazing. Thank you for the link.

lisa solomon said...

i saw a spread in the NYT of these photos.... what i really noticed [besides the emotion] was how much BETTER people dressed then

Jude said...

These photos are amazing, lovely. Thanks for posting!

heather smith jones said...

that socked me in the gut.
thank you, i kinda needed that.

dee said...

OMG, Erin...I've been trying to go see this show since it opened. It's been torture because the gallery closes at 6 and none of my friends can ever get out of work on time. I might just go myself...I'm glad you reminded. I just can't get enough of these stunning photos!

Hila said...

wow, thanks for posting about this.

Vie Chaotique said...

Yes - the first time I saw this I got chills. There is one of a woman alone in a field waiting for RFK that gave me goosebumps.

It is sad that we don't have leaders today that would have this outpouring of love and respect.


And I agree with Lisa S - people were much better dressed and did not have credit card debt - go figure?

aimee said...

i felt like i was there when i saw these photos. what a moment in history he captured.

please sir said...

Wow - that is quite haunting. Interesting post.

/// said...

LISA--- YOU ARE SO RIGHT! :)

Jessie Cacciola said...

A.MAZING.

JLC Studio said...

Wow!! This is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing it!

cassandra said...

a-mazing. (like everyone else already said). thank you so much for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Stunning! I'm speechless.

Katrina said...

what a gorgeous photo. and what a moment...

AlicePleasance said...

I knew those photos, the look of an era... Aren't they great?

welcome.

because beauty lies in the details of design. in the pencil shavings, in the blueberry waffles. the vintage dress, framed portrait, old postcard.

design is inevitable. celebrated. design for mankind.

7.07.2008

what america looked like 40 years ago.



"On June 18, 1968, Paul Fusco, then a photographer for Look Magazine, was a passenger aboard the train carrying Robert F. Kennedy's coffin between New York City and Washington."

One of the most stunning pictorial histories I've seen.

22 comments:

Krissy | Paper Schmaper said...

Such great photos in there!

Molly said...

Oh! So amazing.

Cindy said...

that sure makes a statement.

Anonymous said...

Just got back from being away from my computer for two weeks. Trying to catch up on all my favorite blogs and couldn't wait for yours!!!

Love this, I can only imagine the emotions being felt that day!

Susan said...

Wow ! thanks Erin, an amazing slide show from an amazing time. Susan

/// said...

I so agree with everyone here. Such an emotional piece.

clairehelene7 said...

This is amazing. Thank you for the link.

lisa solomon said...

i saw a spread in the NYT of these photos.... what i really noticed [besides the emotion] was how much BETTER people dressed then

Jude said...

These photos are amazing, lovely. Thanks for posting!

heather smith jones said...

that socked me in the gut.
thank you, i kinda needed that.

dee said...

OMG, Erin...I've been trying to go see this show since it opened. It's been torture because the gallery closes at 6 and none of my friends can ever get out of work on time. I might just go myself...I'm glad you reminded. I just can't get enough of these stunning photos!

Hila said...

wow, thanks for posting about this.

Vie Chaotique said...

Yes - the first time I saw this I got chills. There is one of a woman alone in a field waiting for RFK that gave me goosebumps.

It is sad that we don't have leaders today that would have this outpouring of love and respect.


And I agree with Lisa S - people were much better dressed and did not have credit card debt - go figure?

aimee said...

i felt like i was there when i saw these photos. what a moment in history he captured.

please sir said...

Wow - that is quite haunting. Interesting post.

/// said...

LISA--- YOU ARE SO RIGHT! :)

Jessie Cacciola said...

A.MAZING.

JLC Studio said...

Wow!! This is absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing it!

cassandra said...

a-mazing. (like everyone else already said). thank you so much for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Stunning! I'm speechless.

Katrina said...

what a gorgeous photo. and what a moment...

AlicePleasance said...

I knew those photos, the look of an era... Aren't they great?