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Snapshots of the New York World's Fair and the Empire State Building

Title
Snapshots of the New York World's Fair and the Empire State Building [graphic].
Publication
ca. 1939 or 1940

Details

Description
12 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w; 6 x 9 cm. on 3 leaves, 21 x29 cm. or smaller.
Summary
Views of the New York World's Fair of 1939-1940 including gardens and Perisphere, the British Building; flags lining pool, court of States; Florida Building, including an interior view; sculpture; The French Building; tall-masted ship in New England exhibit; view from audience of Standard Brands-sponsored Charlie McCarthy Show; the Empire State Building.
Subject
  • Empire State Building (New York, N.Y.)
  • New York World's Fair (1939-1940 : New York, N.Y.)
  • Charlie McCarthy show (Radio program)
  • Buildings > New York (State) > New York
  • Exhibitions > New York > New York
  • Gardens > New York > New York
  • Sailing ships
  • Sculpture > New York > New York
Genre/Form
  • Photographic prints.
  • Silver gelatin prints.
Note
  • Photographs are mounted with paper corners on kraft paper leaves. Views are captioned in ink on mounts.
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Provenance (note)
  • Gift of Elaine B. Graffy, 1983.
Call Number
MFY 93-6357
OCLC
NYPG93-F339
Title
Snapshots of the New York World's Fair and the Empire State Building [graphic].
Imprint
ca. 1939 or 1940
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Photography Collection; Permit must be requested at division indicated.
Provenance
Gift of Elaine B. Graffy, 1983.
Research Call Number
MFY 93-6357
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