Comic Book Readers

Artist Ruth Orkin (American, 1921 - 1985)

Dateca. 1945-1950; printed 1981

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 x 12 7/8 inches (22.23 x 32.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.2018

SignedSignature on LR front. Signed on back by Igor Bahkt (printer)

Inscribedverso: "50A"

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DescriptionGelatin silver print of young girls on the sidewalk, reading comic books. Mounted to 11 x 14" paper.

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