Berenice Abbott (American, 1898-1991), Rope Store, Peerless Equipment Co., 189 South Street, Manhattan

Gelatin silver print, 1938, with the photographer's Federal Art Project / 'Changing New York' stamp to verso, also titled, dated, and annotated in pencil, negative 296, unframed.

Sheet size 8 x 9 15/16 in.

Gifted by Berenice Abbott in the late 1930s-40s to a young artist she met in New York City. At the time, these photographs were being considered for the Changing New York series. Thence by descent to the current owner.

Overall very good condition; few minor marks when viewed under raking light; some very light wear at edges; light toning, mostly to verso.

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