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Interior view of the Charles of the Ritz beauty salon in the Ritz Tower Hotel
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Interior view of the Charles of the Ritz beauty salon in the Ritz Tower Hotel
MNY381166 Interior view of the Charles of the Ritz beauty salon in the Ritz Tower Hotel, Park Avenue and 57th Street, New York, 1932 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright
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This photograph captures the interior view of the renowned Charles of the Ritz beauty salon in the iconic Ritz Tower Hotel, located at Park Avenue and 57th Street in New York City. Taken in 1932 by Byron Company, this silver gelatin print measures 20.3x25.4 cm and is now housed at the Museum of the City of New York. The image showcases a scene filled with timeless elegance and glamour from the thirties era. The salon's counter is adorned with an array of exquisite bottles, hinting at luxurious beauty products that were used to pamper discerning clientele. The composition exudes sophistication through its meticulous attention to detail, capturing both light and shadow in a way that adds depth to every element within the frame. Stepping into this beauty sanctuary would have been like entering a world where indulgence met artistry. It was here that women sought out expert beauticians who skillfully enhanced their natural features while keeping up with ever-evolving fashion trends. This photograph not only serves as a visual time capsule but also invites us to imagine what it must have felt like to be transported back to this glamorous era. It reminds us that even amidst economic challenges during the Great Depression, places like Charles of the Ritz offered solace and escape for those seeking respite from daily hardships. Through Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder platform, we can appreciate this stunning piece of photography history which encapsulates an important chapter in twentieth-century American culture
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