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Conehead Gisholt
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Indoor portrait of a man sitting in a chair at a desk at Gisholt with his head covered by a big bowl, shaped like half an egg shell. Windows in the background are below street level, and buildings can be seen across the street.
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991
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Object on a Desk
View of objects on a Gisholt desk: blotter, notepad, pencils, earth globe, and cigarette ends in an ashtray.
Man Sitting in the Gisholt Darkroom
A man, wearing a suit and a bow tie, is sitting in a chair in the Gisholt darkroom next to a print dryer.
Sid Sleeping on the Job
Sid sleeping on the floor near a desk in the darkroom at Gisholt with a cigar in his mouth. His legs are crossed and his head is resting on a cardboard box.
Hugh Retirement
Portrait of a group of men attending a party in a basement. A poster with a drawing of a man is hanging on the back wall, with the title "Hugh Retirement." These are probably Gisholt employees.
Sid Boyum Directing Video
Sid Boyum, at right in the director's chair, and a Gisholt executive on the left. They are sitting while working on a Gisholt film.
Sid in Conference Room at Gisholt
Portrait of Sid, wearing a suit and sitting in a chair in a Gisholt conference room with his hand on his chin.
