Vintage 11"X14" Framed AP Photo of the Hindenburg Disaster Famous Close-Up

Description: Hi, I have something any Hindenburg Collector would like to have in their collection.This is the 3nd framed photo of the Hindenburg Disaster I have listed that. The information is almost the same except for the AP ID Number and photo and frame size. Item- One 11" X 14" original AP Photograph of the Hindenburg Disaster taken by Murray Becker. This photo is professionally mounted in a 15 1/2" X 18 1/2" UV glass protected frame and ready to hang. History-You will get to learn a little about why these AP Photographs were special and how they actually were sent from one site to another below. Murray Becker, a world famous photographer was one of the few famous photographers allowed into Lakehurst to photograph the Hindenburg's landing on May 6, 1936. Becker along the likes of Sam Shere and Charles Hoff, were in for a surprise that day. Photo equipment of the day was nothing like todays. You only had a few seconds to get off a series of shots that may or may not come out. Becker was able to get off around 16 shots. Chances are he was using more than one camera and it only took 34 seconds for the Hindenburg to catch fire and crash. Many photos of the Hindenburg are those on the ground after it crashed. This is a wider shot of the Hindenburg still burning after it crashed. Once those photos are taken, they were taken back to the local AP office and developed. Once developed, they needed to get the photos delivered to news outlets across the states and the world. Before Jan 1, 1935, they were delivered the old fashion way using trucks, airplanes, ships and horses. In the 1920s, technology was moving ahead with some of the very first images sent via a wire/phone line, though these early models weren't so good. On Jan 1, 1935, the Associated Press sent its first photograph over the organizations brand new Wirephoto Service. The photo of a plane crash in New York was delivered to 47 newspapers in 25 states. Ok, how? First of all, I am not a techie so pardon me if I get this a little bit wrong but here is the gist of it. A developed photo is wrapped around a cylindrical drum. It is then is spun at a high speed. A light beam scans the photo, converting it into electrical signals. Those signals were sent over very expensive private phone lines. Once it was received at the other end, the signals were then converted back into light and recorded on a negative rotating on a cylinder. The negative was then developed and printed. Sound complicated? To me, yes. This method was used into the 1970s and then the technology improved where they had portable scanners. If you are truly interested in this, youtube has a great video showing how it worked. The photos sent by this method were excellent and most people couldn't even tell it was a copy of the original. The last two pics in this listing show a 1980s device and the older one in a newspaper article. Why are AP photos themselves so collectible? They are the next best thing to one that is actually made from the negative. If there were just under 50 newspapers printing articles in 1937, then that means that there would only be so many actual copies of them. Those copies were used to print newspapers. This photo also has the printed notes in the photo itself at the bottom which has the information about the photo including a short narrative, the AP Wirephoto Copyright and the photo number, which in this case was covered over during transmission, along with some other information. There could be a number of reasons why it was covered but most likely to prevent a mistake on the photo ID, or someone's else information that needed to be private. This isn't the first AP photo to have certain information hidden. It could have also been sent so no one would be to identify the senders location which only adds to the interest. The AP had offices around the United States but not in each and every town and city. The closest AP Office to Lakehurst N.J. was in N.Y.C. This photo undoubtably was sent by the N.Y.C. AP Office. Now, most AP photos did not give credit to the photographer in the photo but the id number can sometimes ID who took it. Despite not having the ID number shown as in this case, my research shows it was most likely Murray Becker as the subject matter and location is consistent with where he was standing during the crash. Becker also moved in closely and took several more up close and personal photos of the vitcms as they were rescued. They're two additional framed photos from Becker which are listed as well. The size of the photo depends on how the receiving end develops them or how they are transmitted. Interestingly enough, this is most likely a blown up portion of a larger photo to show something unexpectedly caught on the negative. In the lower right hand corner of this photo is the last survivor to be able get away from the inferno. The victim, most likely a man still has his hat on. The ground crewmember to his left seems to be running towards him. The heat generated by this fire was enough to melt some of the duralumin frame. You can't imagine what it would have done to a human. I do have a few Murray Becker photos of these victims up close which I will be listing soon. Disclaimer-I have conducted a lot of research on AP Photos over the years. They're plenty of books that show AP photos but I couldn't find just one resource about them or their history. If you have any additional information about the Associated Press or if you believe I need to make any corrections in this listing, please send me a message. I am not perfect and can make mistakes. These photos don't come up for sale very often. You could easily spend over $75.00 to have it professional mounted and framed like this one. Please look at my other related photos that I will be putting up over the next few days. Condition- This photo is in very good for being 87 years old. It still has very good color with no major defects and no tears are visible. This photo was mounted to an archival safe backing and a UV protected piece of glass. This photo comes with my rock solid C.O.A. which states that this items is as described and is what I say it. If you are interested in this photo and the other two similar ones that I have listed, I am willing to work with you on the price and shipping. Shipping-I take my shipping seriously. If you have ever purchased from me in the past, you will know that paper goods and photos are sent completely surrounded by acid free archival quality papers and/or acid free PVC free Polypropylene bags and covers. Other items are surrounded by materials that will protect them during shipping. This cost me well spent money. I also use a variety of recycled and new packaging including boxes and mailers. I try not to profit on my shipping. Please do not misinterpret my shipping charges. I take my time when packing anything anyone buys. I don't rush it, but at the same time, I don't overdue it. I hand select packaging materials that will not only protect the items value but will protect it during shipping. By placing a bid or buying it outright, you agree to any method I use to pack your item, new or used shipping material as I see fit. My feedback often mentions that my packing is well done. I will ship this via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking for $29.99. I will also offer FedEx Home Delivery for the same amount. On that note, chose your preferred shipping at checkout. If the price of either one comes in cheaper then the $29.99, I will give you a choice of which service you want to use. If you chose the cheaper one, I will refund you anything over $2.00 in overages. I will absorb any cost over my listed charge. What is the best thing about my packaging? It will be easy to open! 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Price: 279.99 USD

Location: Hollywood, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-03T19:03:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 29.99 USD