signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1939 (Helen Levitt, pl. 33)

Acquired from the photographer

This print is in generally very good condition. In raking light, a few sharp creases, mostly near the edges of the image, are visible. These appear to break the emulsion intermittently. As is sometimes seen in prints made from 35mm negatives, the film edge, with the negative's sprocket holes, is visible along the right edge of the print. The print is otherwise trimmed to the image. The edges and corners are bumped, with some tiny chipping and losses of emulsion. There is a small loss to the lower right corner. The edges of the print are slightly rippled. On the reverse, the following is annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil: 'only 1' and '69 [underlined].' There is some light soiling near the edges. When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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