Artist
Carl Mydans (American, 1907–2004)American, 1907–2004
CultureAmerican
Titles
- "Sandhog," Calling out thrust measurements in Queens, N.Y.C. midtown tunnel
Date1939
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage/Sheet: 9 1/8 × 7 1/8 in. (23.2 × 18.1 cm)
Credit LineBequest of the artist
Object number2005.1172
Non exposé
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Department
PhotographyObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked in ink on verso lower center: " 'Sandhog', Calling out thrust measurements / in Queens, N.Y. C. Midtown Tunnel / 1939 / / #3974 / (Copy negative) / C-A/11"
Marked in pencil on verso lower center edge: "155-P37-19"
Two other marks, one illegible and another crossed out.
Marked in pencil on verso lower center edge: "155-P37-19"
Two other marks, one illegible and another crossed out.
Stamped in ink on verso center within a rectangle: "PHOTO BY / CARL MYDANS"
Stamped in ink on verso center right: "C" (within a double-lined box)
Stamped in ink on verso center right: "C" (within a double-lined box)
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