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Developing, Berlin, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum | Photo: Kurt Schwarzer

In front of the camera

Photographs by Kurt Schwarzer

The advertising shots taken by her husband Kurt are proof that Leonore Schwarzer was a talented model.

The state promoted the image of the modern, emancipated, educated, working woman. Nevertheless, taking care of the household and raising children was the woman’s responsibility, while also having to work full-time.
Leonore Schwarzer, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum I Photo: Kurt Schwarzer
At the museum, Berlin, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum | Photo: Kurt Schwarzer
Moonstruck, Berlin, around 1963
© Deutsches Historisches Museum| Photo: Kurt Schwarzer

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