Sunny Schulman Meisler -- mother of acclaimed photographer Meryl Meisler -- reads an article in November 1978. From February 25 to April 9, the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York will present a <a href="http://www.stevenkasher.com/exhibitions/meryl-meisler" target="_blank" target="_blank">solo exhibition</a> of Meryl Meisler's earliest work. It will include this photo and more than 35 other moments Meisler captured throughout the 1970s. "Meisler's photographs take us to the kitsch-filled rooms of her hometown in Long Island, and to the gritty clubs and streets of disco-era New York," the gallery said.
Sunny Schulman Meisler -- mother of acclaimed photographer Meryl Meisler -- reads an article in November 1978. From February 25 to April 9, the Steven Kasher Gallery in New York will present a solo exhibition of Meryl Meisler's earliest work. It will include this photo and more than 35 other moments Meisler captured throughout the 1970s. "Meisler's photographs take us to the kitsch-filled rooms of her hometown in Long Island, and to the gritty clubs and streets of disco-era New York," the gallery said.
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A woman holds a telephone in a bedroom in East Meadow, New York, in June 1975.
A woman holds a telephone in a bedroom in East Meadow, New York, in June 1975.
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Three clowns wear monkey suits at a circus in New York City in April 1977.
Three clowns wear monkey suits at a circus in New York City in April 1977.
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This self-portrait of Meisler saying the Girl Scout Promise was taken in North Massapequa, New York, in January 1975. Meiser was born in the South Bronx and raised in North Massapequa, a hamlet on Long Island.
This self-portrait of Meisler saying the Girl Scout Promise was taken in North Massapequa, New York, in January 1975. Meiser was born in the South Bronx and raised in North Massapequa, a hamlet on Long Island.
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Meisler's mom gets her hair teased at a salon in North Massapequa in June 1979.
Meisler's mom gets her hair teased at a salon in North Massapequa in June 1979.
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A man dances at a wedding in Rockville Centre, New York, in March 1976.
A man dances at a wedding in Rockville Centre, New York, in March 1976.
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A woman winks as she holds a cigarette in Seaford, New York, in June 1975. Many of Meisler's photos document members of the "The Mystery Club" -- 11 couples from nearby neighborhoods who would take turns planning "mystery" outings to places such as haunted houses, recording studios and nudist camps, according to the Steven Kasher Gallery.
A woman winks as she holds a cigarette in Seaford, New York, in June 1975. Many of Meisler's photos document members of the "The Mystery Club" -- 11 couples from nearby neighborhoods who would take turns planning "mystery" outings to places such as haunted houses, recording studios and nudist camps, according to the Steven Kasher Gallery.
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Meisler's relatives celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, in September 1974.
Meisler's relatives celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, in September 1974.
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A man wears "parrot pants" in Cherry Grove, New York, in August 1977.
A man wears "parrot pants" in Cherry Grove, New York, in August 1977.
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Two band members are photographed at CBGB, a famous New York City club, in March 1977.
Two band members are photographed at CBGB, a famous New York City club, in March 1977.
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People sing "God Bless America" at a New York City senior center in 1978.
People sing "God Bless America" at a New York City senior center in 1978.
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