Ruth Orkin

flush-mounted, signed, titled, dated, and copyrighted in ink and with the photographer's stamps on the reverse, circa 1954

This photograph, with a slightly warm tone, is in generally very good to excellent condition. There are some tiny linear red ink deposits near the center of the print. When examined in raking light, the following are visible: deposits of original retouching; and some tiny linear impressions and creases that do not appear to break the emulsion. There are tack-holes at the upper left and right corners. The edges are slightly worn with occasional minor losses of emulsion. There are tape remnants and abrasions on the reverse of the mount. The photographer's stamps on the reverse are as follows: '53 W 88 NY 24' [crossed out], '65 Central Park West, New York City 23,' and '65 Central Park West, New York City 10023, EN 2-1658'
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