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Margaret Bourke-White, American 1904-1971, Niagara Falls power: Hydro-generators, 1928; silver...
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Margaret Bourke-White,
American 1904-1971,
Niagara Falls power: Hydro-generators, 1928;
silver...
Starting Bid: £800
Estimate: £1,200 - £1,800
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Lot 272
Description
Margaret Bourke-White,
American 1904-1971,
Niagara Falls power: Hydro-generators, 1928;
silver gelatin print,
signed in pencil to the backing card, and stamped to the reverse,
sheet: 34 x 23.5 cm,
(framed)
(VAT Charged on the Hammer Price)
Note: this photograph was created as part of the 'Selected Industrial Mural Studies' from Century of Progress Exposition, 1934.
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