Lewis W. Hine

framed, 1905, probably printed in the 1940s

Irving Galleries, Palm Beach, 2001

America and Lewis Hine (Aperture, 1977), p. 30

Karl Steinorth, ed., Lewis Hine: Passionate Journey, Photographs 1905-1937 (George Eastman House, 1996), p. 36 (the full negative)

This print, on double-weight semi-glossy paper with very slightly warm tones is in generally very good condition. In raking light, a number of small soft and sharp handling creases that do not appear to break the emulsion and some superficial surface scratches and scuffs are visible overall. A three-inch diagonal crease in the central portion of the image is also visible in raking light. The upper and lower margins and corners are creased. There are small process-related clamp marks in the margin corners. The reverse of the print is soiled and there are dark fingerprints from handling. The right and upper edges on the reverse are yellowed. 'CEF 210' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse. When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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