Lot 342
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September 20, 2016
315
Lot 342
(PHOTO BOOTH)
A group of 52 stunning photo booth and arcade portraits, most of which show the same African American woman.
Includes 34 of the woman posing in a booth alone in various outfits, with multiple images from the same sittings (cut), all showing the subject artfully and thoughtfully posing for the camera. The remaining 18 apparently showing children or family members, including 5 with a suited man. Silver prints, most images measuring 2x1½ inches (5.1x3.8 cm.), one slightly larger (a Photomatic), and 7 measuring 3½x2½ inches (8.9x6.4 cm.), 2 with dates, in ink, and one of these with the subject's name, Bertha, in pencil, on verso. 1940s-50s
[1,800/2,200]
