Lower Manhattan from the Empire State Build-ing
Lower Manhattan from the Empire State Build-ing

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Lower Manhattan from the Empire State Build-ing

Lewis Wickes Hine, 1874–1940; born Oshkosh, WI; died Hastings-on-Hudson, NY; active New York City, NY
x1973-52

Information

Title
Lower Manhattan from the Empire State Build-ing
Maker
Lewis Wickes Hine
Medium
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions
8.9 x 11.3 cm (3 1/2 x 4 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Object Number
x1973-52
Inscription
72.159.1547 67
Culture
American
Type
photographs, gelatin silver prints
Subject
skylines, beams (structural elements), skyscrapers, steel

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