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George Marks Photography Collection

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George Marks, an enigmatic pseudonym adopted by a remarkably prolific stock photographer who immersed himself in capturing the essence of daily life, with a focus on relationships, lifestyle, and ordinary yet meaningful moments. The majority of his term took place in the middle of the 20th century, a time marked by changing standards and cultural transformations.  His camera did more than just snap pictures; they told stories, painstakingly capturing moments that spoke to the shared experiences of that time.
Marks ventured into the domains of advertising, periodicals, and commercial endeavours, and his photos were well-received across a wide range of media because to their realistic and relatable portrayals of actual people. Every frame conveyed more than simply an example; it whispered tales of real feelings, making them invaluable in the world of marketing.
 

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George Marks Photography Collection: Little boy giving little girl ride on tricycle
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George Marks Photography Collection: Banjo, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman sleeping in bed (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Ocean liner with tug boats in NY harbor
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George Marks Photography Collection: Line at movie theatre, NYC (vintage)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying lip-stick in front of mirror
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George Marks Photography Collection: Old fashioned cash register, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Female soldier standing on table and saluting
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman swan diving
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George Marks Photography Collection: Smiling housewife doing laundry
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman in underwear standing by mirror, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Studio shot of euphonium
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George Marks Photography Collection: Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman standing in surf at beach
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George Marks Photography Collection: Blooming tree, (B&W), low angle view
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George Marks Photography Collection: Man driving car and woman waving
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman sitting on chair, showing off her legs, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman with short hair, (B&W), portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman smiling, (B&W), close-up, portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman posing, close-up of face, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman with closed eyes, (B&W), (Close-up)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman with incredulously expression in studio, (B&W), (Portrait)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman wearing scarf in studio, smiling
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman with blonde hair in studio
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman smiling, Close-up of face, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman, close-up of face, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Smiling woman in studio, (B&W), close-up, portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman looking amused, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman posing in studio, (B&W), close-up
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman in Latino dance costume posing in studio, holding drum, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman in Latino dance costume sitting in studio, holding drum, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman with perm, (B&W), portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman whistling, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman applying creme on face, (B&W), portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Young woman applying perfume in front of mirror, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Smiling woman, (B&W), close-up, portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying lipstick in studio, (B&W), portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman looking up, (B&W), close-up, portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: A woman applying her lipstick with the aid of a powder compact, circa 1955. (Photo by H)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman sitting at vanity table, putting on lipstick, (B&W), portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Elegant woman posing, (B&W), portrait
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman putting on lipstick
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying make-up in mirror
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying lipstick
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman looking at hand mirror, applying lipstick, (B&W)
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying lip-stick looking in hand-held mirror
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George Marks Photography Collection: Naked woman showering, rear view
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George Marks Photography Collection: Woman applying lipstick


Even though Marks' exact identity is hidden behind a curtain of mystery, his body of work has left an enduring legacy in the history of stock photography. 

Discover a treasure trove of images in Marks' vast body of work; each one depicts a different aspect of life, such as the demands of the workplace, complex relationships, and the common yet fascinating weave of domesticity. 

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