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An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Type & Size: A 7x8.5" original photograph.
Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.
General Nam Il, chief of the North Korean delegation, is captured putting on his overcoat in a striking manner. This moment is from the Korean Armistice Agreement peace talks in Panmunjom, Korea, during the early 1950s. The photograph highlights Nam Il's distinctive attire, particularly his flamboyant boots, which stood out to viewers at the time.
General Nam Il was a prominent figure during the Korean War, representing North Korea in the peace talks held at Panmunjom. These discussions were crucial in reaching the Korean Armistice Agreement, which effectively paused the Korean War in 1953. Nam Il's leadership and diplomatic role were pivotal during these negotiations, marking a significant moment in Korean history.
Text present on photo:
Clipping: "Gen. Nam Il, chief of the North Korean delegation at the peace talks in Panmunjom, Korea, dons his overcoat with a flourish after attending a session with United Nations representatives. A glimpse of those flashy boots inspired a waggish GI to remark that maybe Nam Il had been watching too many cowboy shows on television.—AP Wirephoto."
Stamps and Text: "ARTISTS" "ENGRAVING" "1954 APR 27 AM 8:55"
Upside-down text: "STARM" "Ordered by:" "Time:" "Date:" "Date 1 951" "Subjects" "Size"
Other Stamps: "* STAR * 1st Edition" "" Another red stamp, partially visible: "ADP" Handwritten: "1 Twos 6x8½" 8" x 6½"
Handwriting/Crossed out: "signature and possibly an ID or reference number, but it's not fully legible."
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The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
