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Marion Post Wolcott
3 Early 20th Century B&W Photographs, Published by Library of Congress

c. 1900-1940

About the Item

1. Arthur Rostein (American, 1915-1985) Steer Skull, 1936 Black and white photograph 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. Mat: 11 x 14 in. 2. Marion Post Wolcott (American, 1910-1990) Virginia Farmlands, 1940 Black and white photograph 7 x 9 1/2 in. Mat: 11 x 14 in. 3. Charles H. Currier (American, 1851-1938) Bicycle Messengers, c. 1900 Black and white photograph 7 1/3 x 9 1/4 in. Mat: 11 x 14 in. Each of these photographs were printed from negatives in the collection of the Library of Congress with the assistance of the Alverthorpe Fund.
  • Creator:
    Marion Post Wolcott (1910-1990, American)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1900-1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Larchmont, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2211212812662
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