Alma Lavenson 1897-1989

signed, titled, and dated by the photographer in pencil on the reverse, matted, 1932, printed in 1986 (Ehrens, cover and p. 87; Alma Lavenson, title page; 101 Years of California Photography, back cover and p. 173; Seeing Straight, p. 10; Woman: A Celebration, pl. 90; Defining Eye, p. 104; History of Women Photographers, p. 166; Baldwin, p. 9)

Estate of Alma Lavenson

This print, on cool, semi-glossy paper, is in generally excellent condition. The lower left margin corner is very slightly bumped. Unlike other prints of this image made later in her life, this print was made by Alma Lavenson herself.
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Unlike other prints of this image made under the photographer's supervision later in her life, this print was made by Alma Lavenson herself in 1986.