Object number1987.53.129

Boston

Datec. 1952

Artist Rosalie Thorne McKenna (American, 1918-2003)

CultureAmerican

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 8 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (21.6 x 18.7 cm)
Matted: 22 x 16 in. (55.9 x 40.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of the artist

On View

Not on view

Period20th c

Classification(s)

Photograph

InscribedOn verso, possibly by artist, lower center in pencil [scribbled out]: Cruelty / c 1953; in ink: In Boston c. 1952; by unidentified hand, lower right corner in ink: 87.53.129

MarkingsOn verso, stamped upper center: PHOTO BY: / ROLLIE MCKENNA / 438 EAST 88 STREET / NEW YORK 28, N. Y. / TEL. ENRIGHT 9-3889 / Not To Be Reproduced / Without Permission. / Please Credit With Photo; stamped center: ASMP MEMBER / AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHERS

ProvenanceGift of the artist

Vassar Exhibitions

Making a Life in Photography: Rollie McKenna (Loeb)

DescriptionStore window displaying used shoes including a pair of early 20th c. (?) elevator shoes that are falling apart; sign in window reads:
FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

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