S.J. Perelman

Artist George Platt Lynes (American, 1907 - 1955)

Dateca. 1940

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage and sheet: 9 3/16 × 7 9/16 inches (23.34 × 19.21 cm)
Mount: 13 5/8 × 10 15/16 inches (34.61 × 27.78 cm)

Credit LineGift of Hallmark Cards, Inc.

Object number2005.27.2748

SignedArtist's stamp on mount verso, top, in black ink: "GEORGE PLATT LYNES / 640 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK"

InscribedOn mount verso, lower left, in pencil: "S.J. Perelman"

MarkingsOn mount verso, bottom, in pencil: "247-1-89", "P5.247.001.89".

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DescriptionVintage gelatin silver print of a man (S.J. Perelman) seated next to a structure, his hat and coat to his side.

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