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Bert Hardy
Ferry Passengers

1947

$595
£450.16
€519.55
CA$831.05
A$923.97
CHF 483.64
MX$11,332.16
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SEK 5,813.86
DKK 3,877.07
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French film actress Mila Parely amuses passengers onboard the ferry from Tower Bridge, London, to Southend, Essex. Original Publication: Picture Post – 4412 – Mila Goes To Southend – pub. 1947 (Photo Bert Hardy) A beautiful Limited Edition (ed size 300) silver gelatin fibre darkroom print made utilising the original negative. Mint condition. Unframed, Archive stamped.
  • Creator:
    Bert Hardy (1913-1995, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1947
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Mint condition Limited Edition silver gelatin print.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38134255662

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