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Lot #300
Margaret Bourke-White

Margaret Bourke-White

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Margaret Bourke-White

Pioneering American photographer and photojournalist (1904–1971) whose iconic photo of the Fort Peck Dam graced the first cover of Life magazine. Original Christmas card from 1929, measuring 7.5 x 9.5 closed, with “Margaret Bourke-White sends Christmas Greetings, Terminal Tower, Cleveland 1929,” printed on the front. Inside bears an original first generation 3.75 x 5.5 photo by Bourke-White of the end of a conveyor belt over a pool of water, signed under the image in pencil “Bourke-White.” Silvering to photo and scattered toning and edge creasing to covers, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Photography Auction
  • Dates: #401 - Ended January 24, 2013