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Image Not Available for A photographer battles against a prevailing wind in New York City in May.
A photographer battles against a prevailing wind in New York City in May.
Image Not Available for A photographer battles against a prevailing wind in New York City in May.

A photographer battles against a prevailing wind in New York City in May.

Creator Alfred Eisenstaedt (American, 1898 - 1995)
Date1930s
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 25.4 x 19.9 cm (10 x 7 13/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/4984
LocationNot currently on display

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