Sometimes it's best to ask for help, Trans-Saharian Highway, Sahara Desert, Algeria

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Sometimes it's best to ask for help, Trans-Saharian Highway, Sahara Desert, Algeria
Sometimes it's best to ask for help, Trans-Saharian Highway, Sahara Desert, Algeria
Artist/Maker (French, 1902 – 1999)
Date1939
MediumVintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 8 3/16 × 8 1/2 in. (20.8 × 21.6 cm) Sheet: 8 3/16 × 8 1/2 in. (20.8 × 21.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling, P2016
Object number2023.12.51
Not on view

Additional Details

Markings Verso, center (stamp, blue ink): "PHOTO DENISE BELLON"
Verso, upper center (stamp, black ink): "ALLIANCE PHOTO ADEP / 2 RUE St SIMON. PARIS (7) BAC. 11.71"
Published References Illustrated: AKG Images Identifier: AKG613858 (reference)
Inscribed Verso, upper left corner (pencil): "DB-480.2"
Verso, upper left edge (pencil): "150"
Verso, upper right (pencil): "Sahara 2"
Verso, upper center (pencil): "9819"
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Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
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Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
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Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Object number: 2023.12.27
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Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
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Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
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Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
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Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
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Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
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Denise Bellon
Date: 1930s
Medium: Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
Object number: 2023.12.34