Civilians Driven from Natural Caves in the Saipan Mountains by U.S. Smoke Grenades
Artist
W. Eugene Smith(American, 1918–1978)American, 1918–1978
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Civilians Driven from Natural Caves in the Saipan Mountains by U.S. Smoke Grenades
DateJune 1944, printed July 21, 1944
MediumGelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 7 7/8 × 5 15/16 in. (20 × 15.1 cm)
Sheet: 8 1/2 × 6 9/16 in. (21.6 × 16.7 cm)
Sheet: 8 1/2 × 6 9/16 in. (21.6 × 16.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Will Michels in honor of Kevin Longino
Object number2009.1641
Non exposé
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked in pencil on verso center: "Wars - World - ... (illegible)"
Typed paper label glued to verso - see accession file for copy: "... CREDIT, WP .. INTERNATIONAL NEW PHOTOS / SLUG (WOMAN CHILD) / SMOKED OUT ON SAIPAN ... "
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