Artist
Jacob A. Riis (American, 1849–1914)American, 1849–1914
Printer
Alexander Alland (American, born Ukraine, 1902–1989)American, born Ukraine, 1902–1989
CultureAmerican
Titles
- The Baby's Playground
Date1888–1895, printed 1946–1952
PlaceUnited States
MediumGelatin silver print
Dimensionsimage: 6 13/16 × 8 3/4 inches (17.3 × 22.2 cm)
sheet: 8 × 10 inches (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
sheet: 8 × 10 inches (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Howard Greenberg
Object number98.688
Not on view
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscription: The photograph is stamped in black, verso: "Controlled master print / by Alexander Alland / from original 1888-1898 plate / in Jacob A. Riis Collection". The photograph is stamped in black, verso: "plate #119R / Reproduction Rights / must be obtained from / Alexander Alland Collection".
The photograph is unsigned.
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Template for mount in accession file.
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