William Rittase (1887-1968)
Streamliner, Reading R.R., 1930's
gelatin silver print
titled in an unknown hand in pencil and ink, credit reproduction limitation stamps and 'Frederick Lewis Photography, New York' label affixed (on the verso)
7¾ x 9½ in. (19.6 x 24.1cm.)
Literature
Haskell, The American Century: Art & Culture 1900-1950, pl. 580, p. 299;
Peterson, After the Photo-Secession, pl. 49, p. 80.
Lot Essay
This is believed to be the only known print of this image.
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