1940s New York

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

Unseen New York of the 1940s: The stunning black and white shots taken by 'stealth photographer' who hunted for beauty in every day life

Snapped by Martin Elkort, the images show everything from families riding on the subway and mailmen at work to men and women shopping and children heading to the movie theater.