Sale 2466 - Icons & Images: Photographs & Photobooks, February 15, 2018
ELLIS ISLAND In the cavernous, dimly-lit space of Ellis Island immigrants underwent a lengthy clearance process. Hine approached non-English speaking Europeans about having their photograph taken, while his colleague, Frank Manny, ignited the volatile flash powder, which resulted in a loud bang immediately followed by dense clouds of smoke.
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