Shoeshine boy, Italy, 1953

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Shoeshine boy, Italy, 1953
Shoeshine boy, Italy, 1953
Artist/Maker (French-Swiss, born Hungary, 1906 – 2003)
Date1953
MediumVintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 11 3/4 × 9 1/4 in. (29.8 × 23.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Thomas J. Wilson and Jill M. Garling, P2016
Object number2025.30.55
Not on view

Additional Details

Markings Verso, top middle right, black ink, (stamp): "MENTION OBLIGATORE Reportage Almasy"

Verso, bottom middle, purple ink (stamp): "PHOTO ALMASY"
Published References Illustrated: AKG Agency Identifier: AKG1000578
Inscribed Verso, top left corner (pencil): "PAL-3763"

Verso, bottom middle, (pencil): "10" "Un 'sciuscia'"

Verso, bottom right corner (pencil): "Italy"
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