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Original photograph of Timothy L. Purcell, Rob Wagner, and Walter G. Swanson during the construction of the Bay Bridge. Purcell, Robert [Rob] Wagner, Walter G. Swanson (subjects) Title: Original photograph of Timothy L. Swanson during the construction of the Bay Bridge Publication: N. Description: Vintage photograph of architect Timothy L. Pflueger, civil engineer Charles H. Purcell, editor and writer Rob Wagner, and photographer Walter G. Swanson, standing at the base of the then-incipient San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, circa 1935. Annotations in manuscript ink and pencil on the verso. Purcell and Pflueger both oversaw the construction of the Bay Bridge-Purcell being the Chief Engineer, and Pflueger serving on the committee of architects for the project. Wagner is best remembered today as the editor and publisher of “Script, ” a left-leaning, weekly literary film magazine published in Beverly Hills between 1929 and 1949. A lifelong Socialist and advocate for progressive causes, Wagner used “Script” to give a voice to blacklisted screenwriters (including Dalton Trumbo and Gordon Kahn) and prominent leftists, including Upton Sinclair, Max Eastman, and William C. While Wagner’s involvement with Pflueger, Purcell, and Swanson is unclear, it is evident that Wagner maintained many connections with powerful leaders in California. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus, lightly worn at the right corners. Subject: Directors, Double weight photographs, Hollywood, Photographers, Photographs, Screenwriters, Social Justice, Radical, and Proletarian Interest. Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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We are a specialty gallery dealing with a wide variety of vintage Artworks, Etchings, Prints, Stamps, Coins, and Collectibles. For any inquiries, you may call our office. Charles Fazzino American Artist: b. Over the course of his twenty-year-career, Charles Fazzino has had over forty one-man exhibitions. Charles Fazzino creates twenty to thirty new editions each year. Best known for his whimsical, exuberant renditions of New York City, Charles Fazzino has also immortalized locales such as San Francisco, Jerusalem, Munich and Atlanta, pop icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and the characters of Walt Disney, and famous sports franchises like the New York Yankees, Miami Dolphins, and Denver Broncos. As the creator of limited edition fine art silkscreen serigraphs, Fazzino is best known for his use of vibrant colors, exceptional detail and story telling ability. After going through a hand-printed silkscreen process, each image is meticulously cut, glued, glittered, and assembled-again, all by hand. Each piece is an individual creation. ” San Francisco 3- D (California) “. Limited Edition – 3-D Art. Size: Image Size: 12 x 10 in. Please inquire about other prints, etchings and original artwork you are looking for as we have a huge network of customers and dealers who have prints and artwork for sale on consignment not shown in this store. Please see my other Rare Prints, Etchings and Original Art. We pride ourselves on fast communication with our buyers. Please be patient, we will communicate with you until your package arrives. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to doing business with you!

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Major corner damage – corner piece about to break off, heavily stained/worn throughout, reverse label separation/crease, surface lines. The item “Charles Weed California #55 San Francisco Wharves Stereoview Photo” is in sale since Wednesday, September 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Stereoviews & Stereoscopes”. The seller is “cdii” and is located in Marlborough, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Production Technique: Albumen
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Type: Stereoview & Stereoscope
• Antique: Yes
• Vintage: Yes
• Subject: Historic & Vintage
• Region of Origin: US
• Modified Item: No
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Stereoview Type: Weed
• Date of Creation: Unspecified
• Color: Black & White
• Signed: No
• Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900
• Brand/Publisher: AS-Noted
• Image Color: Black & White
• Year of Production: Pre-1900
• Features: Standard
• Material: Cardboard
• Theme: Americana
• Number of Items: 1

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Original early 20th century watercolor painting by California/Illinois artist, Charles Charlton b. Period arts and crafts frame. This little gem is ready to hang. Painting has light toning and expected wear. Overall good antique condition. Not inspected outside of the sealed frame. Painting/image is 5×6.5 inches. SEE MY OTHER LISTINGS! The item “Charles Charlton Antique Early California Arts and Crafts San Francisco Painting” is in sale since Saturday, June 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “the-art-movements” and is located in Spring Valley, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Size: Small (up to 12in.)
• Region of Origin: US
• Artist: Charles Charlton
• Style: Art Deco
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Painting Surface: Paper
• Medium: Watercolor
• Date of Creation: 1900-1949
• Features: Framed
• Width (Inches): 5
• Subject: Landscape
• Originality: Original
• Height (Inches): 6.5

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