Susan Meiselas (American, b. 1948) Before the Show, Tunbridge, Vermont

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Susan Meiselas (American, b. 1948)

Before the Show, Tunbridge, Vermont, from the series CARNIVAL STRIPPERS, 1974, printed 2008, edition of 35 plus 21 artist proofs, from The PRC Portfolio published by the Photographic Resource Center at Boston University. Titled, dated, signed, and numbered "...S Meiselas "AP 15" in pencil on the verso along the bottom. Fiber-based gelatin silver print on Ilford glossy paper, image size 9 7/8 x 14 1/2 in. (25.1 x 36.8 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Good.

N.B. Carnival Strippers, Susan Meiselas's first major photography project, documents the public and private lives of striptease performers at fairs and carnivals in New England from 1972 to 1975.
Estimate $800-1,200

Sheet measures 11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. (29.2 x 41.3 cm). No additional condition to report.


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