National Bobblehead Hall of Fame Releases Limited Edition 'Lunch atop a Skyscraper' Bobblehead
A limited edition bobblehead inspired by the iconic 1932 photograph "Lunch atop a Skyscraper" has been unveiled by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. This famous image, captured on September 20, 1932, depicts 11 ironworkers perched on a steel beam during the Rockefeller Center's construction in New York City and was published on October 2, 1932. Only 1,932 of these bobbleheads are being produced, each priced at $100 plus $8 for shipping, with deliveries anticipated in January. Co-founder Phil Sklar remarked that the image represents New York City's strength. Additionally, Christine Roussel's book, "Lunch on a Beam," delves into the photograph's attribution mystery, featuring Charles Ebbets, Thomas Kelley, and William Leftwich.
Key facts
- The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled a limited edition 'Lunch atop a Skyscraper' bobblehead.
- The original photograph was taken on September 20, 1932, showing 11 ironworkers on a steel beam of the RCA Building 850 feet above ground during Rockefeller Center construction.
- The photo was first published in the Sunday supplement of the New York Herald Tribune on October 2, 1932.
- Each bobblehead is individually numbered to 1,932 and sold exclusively through the museum's online store.
- The bobbleheads cost $100 each plus $8 flat-rate shipping and are expected to ship in January.
- Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said the image symbolizes the resilience and determination of New York City and the country.
- A new book, Lunch on a Beam by Christine Roussel, explores the mystery of who took the photograph.
- Three photographers present that day were Charles Ebbets, Thomas Kelley, and William Leftwich, but only Ebbets's family has claimed authorship.
Entities
Artists
- Christine Roussel
- Charles Ebbets
- Thomas Kelley
- William Leftwich
- Phil Sklar
- Pesala Bandara
Institutions
- National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
- RCA Building
- Rockefeller Center
- New York Herald Tribune
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Locations
- New York City
- United States