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Period: 1940s
Slim Aarons Style Burlington Arcade
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Burlington Arcade 1955 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Shops in Burlington Arcade, which r...
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Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Style Florence Pritchett Smith
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Burlington Arcade 1955 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Model turned fashion editor turned ...
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Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Young Pool Shark, Chicago 1949, Black White Photograph, Framed, Signed
Located in Chicago, IL
“Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20...
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Woman Vendor
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Horace Bristol Woman Vendor, 1940s Black White Photograph Image Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches (24.8 x 24.8 cm) Mounted Dimensions: 20 x 16 inc...
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Slim Aarons Cricketers on the Pitch
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Cricketers on the pitch, Belfast 1962 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Cricketers on the pi...
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Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Style New York Debutante
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons New York Debutante 1955 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity American model Jean Patchett weari...
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Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Style Last-minute Adjustments
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Last-minute Adjustments 1955 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity A young woman has last-minute...
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Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

307 – René Groebli, Black and White, Street Photography, Art, Vintage Print
Located in Zurich, CH
René GROEBLI (*1927, Switzerland) 307, 1946 / 1952 Vintage silver gelatin print on Baryta paper Sheet 21.5 x 17 cm (8 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.) Unique Print only S...
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Post-War 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Homestead Works of US Steel Munhall, Pennsylvania
Located in New York, NY
ANONYMOUS. (American). Homestead Works of US Steel Munhall, Pennsylvania, Gelatin Silver print. Pouring white-hot steel for the new Carnegie Institute of Te...
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American Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

La petite fille aux feuilles mortes, 1946
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto. Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso. Gelatin silver print 12 x 16 inches
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Woman in front of Wall of Hairstyles)
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25 Gelatin silver print Paper size: 14 x 11 in., Image size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/8 in. Signed and numbered in pencil on print margin by Jack Delano
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Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Aristocrat (In Front of John Albok s Store)
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage gelatin silver print Titled, dated and Estate stamp. Born in Munkacs, Hungary, John Albok learned photography as a boy. He came to the U.S. in 1921 finding work almost immed...
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Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

World War II, Demonstration for Quick Victory
Located in Denton, TX
Stamped in black ink and titled in pencil on print verso. Vintage gelatin silver print Born in Munkacs, Hungary, John Albok learned photography as a boy. He came to the U.S. in 1921...
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Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

NYC Street Scene (Henry Cleaners)
Located in Denton, TX
Titled, dated, artist stamp, and copyright on print verso. Vintage gelatin silver print
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Modern 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Giant advertising sign, NY, 1948
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Model taking a five minute break, Saugatuck, Michigan, 1949
Located in New York, NY
Model taking a five minute break, Oxbow, The Art Institute of Chicago’s Summer Art School, Saugatuck, Michigan, 1949 Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Nude figure drawing class, Cape Cod, MA, 1946
Located in New York, NY
Accompanied by label of authenticity from LIFE
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Santa’s workshop at FAO Schwarz, NYC, 1947
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tourists Climb Fox Glacier in Tasman National Park, New Zealand, 1946
By George Silk
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

VJ Day, Times Square, NY, August 14, 1945
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Portrait de Jacques Sernas (Profil en Forêt)
Located in New York, NY
Portrait de Jacques Sernas (Profil en Forêt) 1948/printed later Signed, l.l.; Also estate stamped in black ink, verso Gelatin silver print 23.75 x 28.625 inches
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Manuel Drown
Located in New York, NY
Manuel Drown c. 1940s Titled in pencil verso Vintage gelatin silver print 5 x 4 inches
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Manuel Drown
Located in New York, NY
c. 1940s Estate stamp in black ink, verso; Also titled in pencil, verso Vintage gelatin silver print 5 x 4 inches
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dali Atomicus
Located in New York, NY
Philippe Halsman Dali Atomicus 1948/c. 1969-70 Signed twice in pencil, verso; Also titled and dated in pencil, verso; Also studio stamp in black ink, verso Vintage gelatin silver ...
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gala Soirée at Maxim s
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with titled and numbered on publisher's label affixed to reverse Silver gelatin print mounted to board, printed 1973 11 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches From a portfolio of 10 silver gel...
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Couple, vintage gelatin silver contact print by Mike Disfarmer
By Mike Disfarmer
Located in New York, NY
Couple, vintage gelatin silver contact print by Mike Disfarmer Couple c. 1940 Vintage gelatin silver contact print 3.25 x 2.25 inches
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Henri Matisse at His Home, le Reve , Vence, France
Located in London, GB
Stamped with photographer's copyright ink stamp on reverse
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Richardia Africana, New York
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Twins with Elephants, Sarasota
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Christian Dior and Christian Berard, Dior s Millhouse Outside Paris
Located in New York, NY
Stamped
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Elise Daniels, Turban by Paulette, Le Pré-Catelan, Paris
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Checkered Coat, Jean Patchett, 1949
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the recto and verso
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Platinum

Girl Covered with Jewelry, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Unsigned
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

George Tooker with Paul Cadmus and Jared French
Located in New York, NY
This black and white photograph by George Platt Lynes is offered by CLAMP in New York City. George Tooker with Paul Cadmus and Jared French c. 1948 Studio stamp in ink, verso Vint...
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

September Affair: A crowd watches Joan Fontaine and Joseph Cotten
Located in New York, NY
Estate embossed
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of Lincoln Kirstein
Located in New York, NY
Studio stamp in black ink, verso; Also inscribed 'Lincoln Kirstein' in pencil, verso This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Contact gallery for price.
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sandy Campbell, New Jersey
Located in New York, NY
Sandy Campbell, New Jersey c. 1940s Inscribed “Sandy Campbell New Jersey,” verso Vintage silver print 6.375 x 2.45 inches (16.2 x 10.8 cm) Con...
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Margaret French and Paul Cadmus, Charleston, South Carolina
Located in New York, NY
Margaret French and Paul Cadmus, Charleston, South Carolina 1948 Stamped “Collection of Paul Cadmus,” and “Collection of Jon Anderson,” verso; Also in...
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Christian Dior at his Millhouse, Milly-la-Forêt, 1946
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer One of less than 20 prints made in this size and signed
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Profil sur Argeut, 1941
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer One of less than 10 prints made in this size and signed
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kew Gardens, London
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso Vintage gelatin silver print Image 9" x 7", Paper 10" x 8", Matted 20" x 16"
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Children with Broken Mirror, New York
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed and dated on verso Image 11" x 8", Paper 14" x 11", Matted 20" x 16"
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Santa Monica Beach
By Max Yavno
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in pencil on mount Gelatin Silver Print Image 3 3/8 x 4 3/8", Mount 10x10, Matted 16x20
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Surf Race Start
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer.
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Portrait of a Seated Woman
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of a Seated Woman Gelatin silver print 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Contact gallery for price This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Portrait of a Woman Leaning
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of a Woman Leaning Studio stamp in black ink, verso Gelatin silver print 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Contact gallery for price. This work is offered by ClampArt in Ne...
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Woman in Patterned Dress
Located in New York, NY
Woman in Patterned Dress Studio stamp in black ink, verso Gelatin silver print 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Contact gallery for price. This work ...
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Portrait of a Woman From Behind
Located in New York, NY
Portrait of a Woman From Behind Gelatin silver print 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Contact gallery for price. This work is offered by ClampArt in...
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Surreal Beauty Cream, New York
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Papaver Orientale (Oriental Poppy)
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Pollard Willow, Teheran, Persia, Iran
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Abode of Joy, The Ruins of Farahabad, Iran
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Birthday Gloves, New York
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Muriel Maxwell, New York
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Sandy Campbell
Located in New York, NY
Sandy Campbell Titled in pencil, verso; Also stamped “George Platt Lynes” in black ink, verso; stamped “Collection of Paul Cadmus” in black ink, verso; Stamped “Collection of Jon And...
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paul Cadmus
Located in New York, NY
Paul Cadmus Titled in blue ink, verso; Also inscribed “By Jared French” in blue ink, verso; Stamped “Collection of Jon Anderson” in green ink, verso Vintage gelatin silver print 4....
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paul Cadmus
Price Upon Request
Glenway Wescott and Jared French, Fire Island
Located in New York, NY
Glenway Wescott and Jared French, Fire Island Titled in pencil, verso; Also stamped “Collection of Jon Anderson” in green ink, verso Vintage gelatin silver print 4.5 x 3 inches Co...
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

California Desert
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (New York)
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
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1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rescued Airman (Smoking Aboard PBY Blister Gunner ), Rabaul
Located in New York, NY
Signed in pencil, verso Contact gallery for price This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
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Contemporary 1940s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

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