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Bill Cunningham Photographs New York's Facades and Fashion (Photos)

Vintage New York

In the late 1960s, Bill Cunningham embarked on a new project, pairing vintage fashion finds with the architecture of New York City. Here's a look at some of the works now on display.

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New York Times photographer Bill Cunningham bikes to work on November 23, 2010 in New York. 


Bill Cunningham: Façades is on display at the New York Historical Society through June 15.

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