Morris Rosenfeld, the photographer at work, 1918

silver gelatin print

PHOTOGRAPHS
Rosenfeld and Sons
USA, NY, New York
1918
gelatin silver print
overall: 6 x 5 in. .; image: 5 x 3 in.

5x3 inch image on a 6x5 inch silver gelatin print photographed by most likely one of the Rosenfeld studio assistants. Image of Morris Rosenfeld at the age of 33 while standing posed with his camera in hand held up to his face as if getting ready to take a picture probably on the deck of a vessel. In the background to the left is a partial view of a motor boat and to the right is partial view of a man at the railing. Wax pencil notation on surface right side: "4 3/4" B.P.". Stamped on verso in purple ink in center: "MOTOR BOATING / Ed Dept. / No.___(1808) / Size__(6BP) / Sent__(9/20/18) / Wanted__(9/21/18)". CREDIT LINE: Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection.

NN.1984.187.389

Mystic Seaport, Rosenfeld Collection