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Tony Frissell (1907–1988) was a photographer renowned for her innovative fashion photography and compelling wartime imagery. Starting her career at Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, she brought a dynamic style to fashion photography, often shooting models outdoors in natural settings. During World War II, Frissell shifted her focus to photojournalism, capturing powerful images of nurses, soldiers, and civilians, including the Tuskegee Airmen, bringing a humanizing perspective to the war's realities.
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) Title: Sightseeing in Hong Kong Date: 1959-07 (exact date unknown) Description: Toni Frissell's photograph, "Sightseeing in Hong Kong", features a scenic view of the city. The image captures the beauty and modernity of Hong Kong during the late 1950s. Biography: Toni Frissell was an American photographer known for her landscape and travel photographs. Born on November 22, 1907, in New Hampshire, she began her photography career at a young age and went on to become one of the most renowned female photographers of her time. Location: Hong Kong Keywords: Toni Frissell, Sports Illustrated, Landscape photography, Travel photography, Hong Kong #HongKong #ToniFrissells #ToniFrissell #American #NewHampshire #SportsIllustrated #Travel #YAMABE #hongkong #china #photography image
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) **Title:** Toni Frissell's Hong Kong Assignment **Date:** 1959-07 **Biography:** Toni Frissell (1907-1992) was an American photographer known for her work in fashion, sports, and portrait photography. **Location:** Hong Kong **Description:** This photograph is part of a assignment given by Sports Illustrated, where Toni Frissell captured sights in Hong Kong. The item consists of black and white and color images. **Collection Information:** The photograph was found in box x5826, which contains selections from the photographer's work for a specific project. Additional information can be requested from the Supplementary Archive or accessed online at https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/coll.090 #HongKong #ToniFrissells #ToniFrissell #American #SportsIllustrated #hongkong #china #photography image
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) Title: Frissell's Hong Kong Assignment (1959) Date: 1959 Keywords: Sports Illustrated, Hong Kong, Photography, Toni Frissell Description: Toni Frissell was an American photographer known for her work in sports and fashion photography. She worked as a staff photographer for Sports Illustrated from 1964 to 1981. This photograph from Frissell's assignment to Sports Illustrated (Job Number: x5826) showcases the beauty of Hong Kong, capturing its vibrant atmosphere and iconic landmarks. Location: Hong Kong The photographs were taken in three locations, but only specific details about two locations are mentioned: * A boat (Selects Wood Saultz) * Sightseeing areas ( Hong Kong cityscape with boats) Additional information about Frissell's life and work can be found on the Library of Congress website. #HongKong #Frissell #HongKongAssignment #Photography #ToniFrissell #American #SportsIllustrated #WoodSaultz #hongkong #china #photography image
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) Title: Sightseeing in Hong Kong (Sports Illustrated) Description: Toni Frissell's photograph captures the beauty of Hong Kong, showcasing its unique blend of Eastern and Western influences. The image features a stunning scene of boats on the water, highlighting the city's vibrant atmosphere. Biography of Toni Frissell: Toni Frissell (1907-1992) was an American photographer known for her work capturing the lives of people from various cultures and professions. She was one of the first women to photograph the White House and has been featured in numerous publications, including Sports Illustrated. Keywords: Hong Kong, boats, Sports Illustrated, Toni Frissell, photography #HongKong #ToniFrissells #Eastern #ToniFrissell #American #first #theWhiteHouse #SportsIllustrated #hongkong #china #photography image
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) Toni Frissell Photograph Collection Title: Sightseeing in Hong Kong Date: 1959-07 (no specific date mentioned) Biography: Toni Frissell (1907-1994) was an American portrait photographer, known for her work capturing the spirit of everyday life and popular culture. She is one of the most famous photographers from the early days of Sports Illustrated. Description: The collection contains 7 photographs in black and white and color, created by Toni Frissell while working as a freelance photographer for Sports Illustrated in 1959. The subjects include Hong Kong's boats, featuring models like Wood Saultz. The images are part of the "Choice + Selects" series and were published on pages 15-16 and 17-18 of the magazine. Keywords: Toni Frissell, Sports Illustrated, Hong Kong, Photography, 1959 #HongKong #ToniFrissell #American #HongKongs #WoodSaultz #the"Choice+Selects #SportsIllustrated #Photography #Choice+Selects #ToniFrissells #hongkong #china #photography image
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) Title: Sightseeing in Hong Kong (Sports Illustrated) Date: 1959-07 Location: Hong Kong, Wood Saultz Toni Frissell was an American photographer who worked for Sports Illustrated magazine from 1959 to 1968. She is best known for her portraits of famous women and her photographs of landscapes and cityscapes. The photograph in the collection shows boats in Hong Kong. #HongKong #WoodSaultz #ToniFrissell #American #SportsIllustrated #hongkong #china #photography image
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) Title: Toni Frissell's Assignment to Sports Illustrated in Hong Kong, 1959 Description: This photograph was taken by renowned American photographer Toni Frissell during a job assignment for Sports Illustrated in July 1959. The image captures the beauty of Hong Kong's harbor, featuring boats and wooden buildings, as part of an assignment focused on sightseeing. Biography: Toni Frissell (1907-1995) was an American photographer who specialized in capturing images of famous people, landscapes, and cityscapes. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Sports Illustrated. Locations: * Hong Kong * USA (home country of the photographer) Keywords: Sports Illustrated, Hong Kong, Toni Frissell, Photography, Assignment, Harbor #HongKong #ToniFrissells #American #ToniFrissell #SportsIllustrated #HongKongs #Photography #HarborTitle: #hongkong #china #photography image
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) **Toni Frissell Photograph Collection** The Toni Frissell photograph collection includes images shot by American photographer Toni Frissell, primarily for Sports Illustrated magazine. **Biography of Toni Frissell** Toni Frissell (1917-2002) was an American fashion and sports photographer who worked extensively with top models, celebrities, and athletes. Her work has been exhibited in various museums and galleries, and she is considered one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. **Locations** * Hong Kong **Date** 1959 (July) **Title**: Sightseeing in Hong Kong **Job Number**: x5826 **Assignment Information**: The assignment was for a feature spread in Sports Illustrated magazine. **Keywords**: Fashion, Sports, Travel, Hong Kong #HongKong #ToniFrissell #American #SportsIllustrated #Travel #third #first #hongkong #china #photography image
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) Title: Sports Illustrated Assignment - Sightseeing in Hong Kong (1959) Description: This photograph by Toni Frissell was taken for an assignment with Sports Illustrated in 1959. The image features a colorful scene of boats in Hong Kong, and is part of the magazine's "Choice + Selects" collection. Biography: Toni Frissell (1907-1973) was an American photographer known for her work capturing everyday life and landscapes in the United States during the early 20th century. Her photographs often featured a mix of formal and informal settings, showcasing the beauty of America's diverse regions. Locations: Hong Kong Keywords: Toni Frissell, Sports Illustrated, photography, landscape, boats, Hong Kong #HongKong #ToniFrissell #SportsIllustrated #Choice+Selects #American #theUnitedStates #America #hongkong #china #photography image
Hong Kong Choice and Selects January, 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format) Title: Sightseeing in Hong Kong (Sports Illustrated Assignment) Date: 1959-07 Description: This photograph by Toni Frissell, a renowned American photographer, captures the beauty of Hong Kong through its iconic boats and stunning harbor views. Biography: Toni Frissell was an American photographer who specialized in sports and travel photography. She worked extensively with major publications including Sports Illustrated and was known for her ability to capture intimate moments of athletes and everyday people. Keywords: Toni Frissell, Sports Illustrated, Hong Kong, Boats, Travel Photography Locations: Hong Kong #HongKong #ToniFrissell #American #SportsIllustrated #hongkong #china #photography image