Modern Venus of 1947, Coney Island

Unknown Artist

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Object Label

In this photograph, Chris Holley, winner of the twenty-seventh annual Modern Venus beauty contest, waves to the crowds from the Parachute Jump, a ride that debuted at the 1939 New York World’s Fair before being moved to Steeplechase Park in 1941. Based on a design patented by a retired Naval commander to train paratroopers, the Parachute Jump was a symbol of war that became a popular amusement ride, particularly with men who had served in World War II.

Caption

Unknown Artist. Modern Venus of 1947, Coney Island, 1947. Gelatin silver print, image: 10 3/4 x 13 7/8 in. (27.3 x 35.2 cm) sheet: 10 3/4 x 13 7/8 in. (27.3 x 35.2 cm) . Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X894.18. Orphaned work (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, X894.18_PS2.jpg)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Photography

Title

Modern Venus of 1947, Coney Island

Date

1947

Medium

Gelatin silver print

Classification

Photograph

Dimensions

image: 10 3/4 x 13 7/8 in. (27.3 x 35.2 cm) sheet: 10 3/4 x 13 7/8 in. (27.3 x 35.2 cm)

Inscriptions

Inscribed in graphite "Modern 1947 Coney Island" verso

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X894.18

Rights

Orphaned work

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