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Man carrying portable television up steps, low section (B&W)
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Man carrying portable television up steps, low section (B&W)
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Media ID 12149825
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1950 1959 30 34 Years 35 39 Years Carrying Innovation Mid Adult One Man Only One Mid Adult Man Only Technology Television Set The Media
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In this black and white archival image captured by FPG, we see a mid-adult Caucasian man carrying a portable television up a flight of steps. The photograph showcases the innovation of technology during the 1950s, as well as the cultural significance of television in arts, culture, and entertainment. The low section composition focuses solely on the man's legs and his determined stride while balancing the bulky device. With one hand gripping tightly onto the television set, he carefully ascends each step with purpose. The monochromatic tones add a timeless quality to the image, emphasizing its historical context. This photograph serves as a visual reminder of how far technology has come since then. In an era where televisions were not yet commonplace in every household, this man's dedication to bringing entertainment into his home is evident. It symbolizes both individual ingenuity and society's growing reliance on media for information and leisure. Whether it be news broadcasts or fictional dramas unfolding on that small screen, this portable television represents more than just an object; it embodies an entire era marked by technological advancements and societal change. Through Fine Art Storehouse's print reproduction of this remarkable image from their collection, viewers are transported back to a time when carrying such devices required physical effort but promised endless possibilities for connection with the world beyond our immediate surroundings.
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