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Polaroid Guide Dog Adam – March 1999

March 6, 2013
Photobooth 45 Year Project (Archive), Polaroid Photobooth
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photobooth03-1999AdamGuideDogEditedMarch 1999,  Melbourne

This is guide dog puppy Adam in his second photobooth shoot. He is one year old in these photos.

Adam would be almost 14 years old, now. He was returned to his family in Tasmania, who had looked after him for the first 10 months of his life. He was found to have elbow dysplasia and was therefore unable to complete his full training, and thus fulfill his role as a working guide dog.

His family were very excited to have him back, so I assume he has lived a good life as a family pet.

This is another polaroid photobooth photo. I have recently discovered that I have more booth polaroids in my collection than I had previously thought. Nevertheless, they are still rare in the world of booth photos.

I have no idea where in Melbourne this photo was taken. Due to the polaroid format, (most of the back is black), I was unable to find the space to write any of the particulars of this day out.

This strip is part of the series Photobooth 41 Year Project. You can see all the posts that document the series by clicking here.

Bella and Jay Emanuel – Movie Entrepreneurs

March 5, 2013
Vintage Photobooth
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From my collection. (Undated)

This handsome couple, Bella and Jay Emanuel, seen in a rare golden framed photomatic photobooth photo, were the owners and proprietors of fourteen US cinemas. They published two cinema trade titles – the Theatre Catalog and Motion Picture Exhibitor magazine and initiated the Laurel Awards.

The Laurel Awards were cinema awards to honor films, actors, actresses, directors and composers. It was created by Jay as part of Motion Picture Exhibitor magazine, which ran from 1958 to 1968, then 1970 and 1971.

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The Senate Theater (on North Second Street, Harrisburg, Philadelphia) was one of the theatres owned by Jay Emanuel.

Below are more booth photos of Jay and Bella and a professional portrait by Mort Kaye Studio, taken on a night out in Florida.

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These 5 booth photos were found online.

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Jay and Bella at the Palm Beach Country Club in Florida. (From my collection. Undated)

Guide Dog Adam – 19 February 1999

March 4, 2013
Photobooth 45 Year Project (Archive)
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19 February 1999, Museum Station, Melbourne

Soon after Hawkeye went to doggy heaven, I was offered another puppy to train.

Adam had begun his journey towards being a guide dog in Tasmania, but due to changes in that state’s dealings with the guide dog association, he was repatriated to his home in Victoria where he continued his work with me.

Adam came for his first photobooth photo shoot within days of arriving at my place. He was 11 months old in this first strip.

This strip is part of the series Photobooth 41 Year Project. You can see all the posts that document the series by clicking here.

God Bless America

March 1, 2013
Vintage Photobooth
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This small glass photo frame is one example of dozens of designs that were available at photomaton studios across America. The areas that appear to be grey in this scan are actually mirrored, making it an eye catching piece of decoration.

The subject of this photo looks to me to be wearing a Canadian uniform, rather than a US uniform but I really couldn’t be sure. Does anyone have any information on the subject?

The frame is 90 x 70 mm and the photo is a standard size booth photo measuring 40 x 50 mm.

A Baby Bump – 30 January 1999

February 28, 2013
Photobooth 45 Year Project (Archive)
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30 January 1999, Museum Station, Melbourne

I feel very lucky to have such a kind sister who, without even wanting to be reminded of the details of this strip of photos, was very happy to give her permission for it to be published.

This day was the day we finally found and purchased a fabulous red linen dress for me to wear as bridesmaid at Sue’s forthcoming wedding. It took us four shopping trips to find it. It was utter torture for me, apart from having had the company of my gorgeous sis to make it bearable.

When these were taken, Sue was 6 months pregnant with her first child, my gorgeous nephew, Calvin.

This strip is part of the series Photobooth 41 Year Project. You can see all the posts that document the series by clicking here.

Friends Found on Tumblr

February 27, 2013
Vintage Photobooth
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The wonderful smiles on the faces of this couple prompted me to buy the above strip of photos. I wonder if they were newly together at this stage or just one of those rare couples whose joy in each other’s company never wanes?

I was thrilled to find another example of their togetherness on Tumblr (see below). I’d say this photo was taken some years after the first strip and they still look so happy!

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Photo from Tumblr.

First Public Screening of Dick Jewell’s Photobooth Film

February 26, 2013
Photobooth News
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Just to let you know the film “Katherine Griffiths 1973 – … ” a film of my photobooth collection made by UK artist Dick Jewell, will be having its first public airing at The British Library for one of its LATE events on 1 March 2013.

There will be a photobooth in situ to document the events of the evening, which include fashion shows with a twist, demonstrations by collectors, inspiring workshops, costume drawing, pop-up stalls and talks.

Here’s a link with the full details –
http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/spring-festival-2013/events/event140206.html

They are also blowing up some of Dick’s found photobooth photos which will be exhibited on the night.

If, like me, you cannot go to see the film live, then here is a link to it on Vimeo.
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Hawkeye’s Last Day – January 1999

February 26, 2013
Photobooth 45 Year Project (Archive)
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January 1999, Luna Park, Melbourne

This is the second and final strip of photos that I have with guide dog puppy, Hawkeye. (See previous Read More

Luscious Lips and Stylish Hats

February 25, 2013
Vintage Photobooth
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As you can see I have three photos in my collection of this highly changeable, style-queen, Jo. I couldn’t share them with you, without also showing you the photo (below) – the one that got away – as I think it is probably the best of the lot.

It hurts to think she has been separated from the rest of her past but considering the price that was paid for her, I am sure she will be well cared for.

Update 26 February, 2013 – (I bid on the photo below at an auction but due to the ferocious competition was unable to secure this photo to add to the other three I’d already bought.)

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The one that got away.

Trying To Buy A Bridesmaid’s Dress – 14 January 1999

February 22, 2013
Photobooth 45 Year Project (Archive)
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14 January 1999, Southland, Melbourne

I took this strip of photos when I was at Southland shopping centre to look for a bridesmaid dress for my sister’s wedding. It was the third or fourth attempt to find something we both liked and yet it was once again unsuccessful.

I don’t much like shopping for clothes at the best of times. I think my attitude to my task is abundantly evident in these pictures.

This strip is part of the series Photobooth 41 Year Project. You can see all the posts that document the series by clicking here.