Another style of script utilized by Presse Bild Zentrale is shown below. The main difference of this caption compared to the above caption was the addition of the Kriegsberichters name below the main caption of the photo. In this example, the Kriegsberichter is Schwahn.
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From the Kriegsberichter's Eyes: A study in German Press Photos
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The numbering system utilized by Presse Bild Zentrale consisted of the letter ‘A‘ followed by a number. For some reason, the large size press photo (normally 8x10), the letter ‘A’ was dropped and only the number was used. The dates and numbers should flow consecutively in sequence, however, it is not uncommon for misprints to occur. For example, when comparing the number on the photo to the date the photo was released, one can easily recognize if either the date or photo number has been misprinted.
The latest PBZ press photo I have observed is A131402 which is dated 9 OCtober 1944. It appears that late war PBZ press photos are not very easy to come by.
Next up will be Hoffmann.
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Thanks Jason for the compliment. It has taken a very long time to put all this information together.
Now for the next press agency, Hoffmann.
Hoffmann was a press agency operated by Hitler’s personal photographer, Heinrich Hoffmann. This agency had two locations, one in Berlin and one in Vienna. Contrary to popular belief, most Hoffmann press photos were not taken by Heinrich Hoffmann, they were just released by his agency. The Hoffmann agency was in operation through the years of the Third Reich.
Heinrich Hoffmann used a few variations of stampings to mark their photos. Their first style of stamp utilized by Hoffmann is shown below. This stamp is believed to have ceased in 1936.Attached Files
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The most common style of stamp utilized by the Berlin Hoffman offices came in two distinct sizes. The largest and most common size was approximately 3 ¼”x 1 ½” while the least common is approximately 2 ½”x 1 ¼”. The color of the stamp was normally purple, although black ink was occasionally used.Attached Files
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The Hoffmann agency located in Vienna had their own distinct style of stamp having a square border versus the normal oval border of the Berlin offices. This style of stamp is fairly common to come across and has been observed in two sizes, the most common being 3 ¼” x 1 3/8” and the other being only 1 ¾” x ¾”. The Vienna stamp was either purple or pink in color.Attached Files
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The style of script that utilized by Hoffmann slightly changed thoughout the existence of the Hoffmann press agency. The earliest style of Hoffmann press script is shown below. This example, dated from 1923, shows the format of their earliest styles of scripts. It begins with a brief background of the photo, followed by the photograph number and a short synopsis of the photo.Attached Files
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