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Marion Post Wolcott
"2 Negro Women Carrying Packages - One has Surplus Relief Commodities on Head"

Mid-20th Century

$2,800
£2,128.60
€2,484.77
CA$3,931.39
A$4,460.25
CHF 2,335.54
MX$55,027.51
NOK 28,960.21
SEK 27,709.36
DKK 18,534.08
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Marion Post Wolcott (American, 1910-1990), "2 Negro Women Carrying Packages - One has Surplus Relief Commodities on Head", Gelatin Silver Print, 1940, likely printed later, signed, titled, and inscribed "54731-D" to the verso. Image: 9" H x 11.75" W; sheet: 11" H x 14" W; mat: 14" H x 17" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
  • Creator:
    Marion Post Wolcott (1910-1990, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Overall in good condition. Minor creasing to the sheet.
  • Gallery Location:
    Astoria, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1195351stDibs: LU2845216518652

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