217 - Vintage 1972 Associated Press Wirephoto – New York Stock Exchange Floor (Dow Jones Breaks All-Time Record)

Vintage 1972 Associated Press Wirephoto – New York Stock Exchange Floor (Dow Jones Breaks All-Time Record) Original vintage black-and-white gelatin silver press photograph capturing a high-angle, wide-field view of the bustling trading floor inside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), dated November 10, 1972 [image_FPyml6.png]. The high-energy composition features crowds of traders packed tightly around circular trading posts under a digital clock reading 12:32 PM [image_FPyml6.png], documenting a historic milestone in Wall Street history. The front of the photograph features an integrated Associated Press newspaper caption slug that chronicles the momentous trading day: "(NY 27) NEW YORK, Nov. 10–AS DOW JONES CLIMBS ONWARD AND UPWARD–Trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange continues its frantic pace as the Dow Jones industrial average marched to an all-time intra-day high of 1,007.15 on Friday, surpassing the 1,001.11 intra-day highpoint set on Feb. 9, 1966. The market closed at 995.26, a record closing level, which according to analysts, was buoyed by President Nixon's election victory and Vietnam peace hopes. (AP Wirephoto) (See AP AAA Wire Story) (rgt61812stf/jr)1972" [image_FPyml6.png]. The reverse of the photograph bears an official red ink archive publication stamp dated "NOV 13 1972" This photograph beautifully captures the euphoria on the stock exchange floor as the Dow Jones Industrial Average shattered its long-standing 1966 record high. Wall Street rallied dramatically following the landslide re-election of President Richard Nixon and escalating optimism surrounding National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger's public announcements that "peace is at hand" regarding negotiations to end the Vietnam War. A quintessential artifact of American economic history, mid-century technology, and political lore, serving as a perfect companion piece to other historic trading floor panoramas. It is preserved in excellent newsroom archive condition with high-contrast sharpness, deep tonal ranges, and uniform margins. Medium: Original vintage silver gelatin press photograph Provenance: From the inventories of Artelisted. Note on Dimensions: Media press photos measure mainly 10" x 8" and/or 7" x 9". Some minor size variances can occur due to the normal historical manipulation process. THIS IS A RESERVE AUCTION, and the final price will include a Buyer’s Premium. Please, view our full terms and conditions. ARTELISTED IS LICENSED IN THE US STATES OF FLORIDA AND TEXAS. All the items purchased through Artelisted must be shipped. We no longer offer or accept local pick-ups for any sold lots. The shipment will be made directly by Artelisted. Shipping insurance is the responsibility of the buyer. Ask us if you want to add insurance cost. Note that if there is loss or damage due to bad handling by the transporter, this loss will be assumed only by the buyer. We mainly ship via USPS Ground Advantage, UPS and Fedex International. If you do not pay during the 48 hrs after the end of the event, your credit card on file will be charged 2 days after the auction. All items must be paid in full within five (5) days of the sale date. Any lots remaining unpaid after the 5-day period will be considered and reported in default. The unpaid items may be re-sold at Artelisted sole discretion and without further notice to the original bidder. Items returned to our facility after shipping (for any reason, including undeliverable addresses or refused delivery) will be held for a maximum of thirty (30) days. To have a returned item shipped again, the buyer must pay all new shipping and handling fees. If re-shipping fees are not paid within the 30-day holding period, the items will be considered forfeited. In such cases, no refunds will be issued, and the items may be re-sold at the auction house's discretion. We have included quality images showing its current condition. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.