Edward Steichen (American, born Luxembourg; 1879–1973)(above)Americana Print: Carpet TacksPrin
Edward Steichen (American, born Luxembourg; 1879–1973)(above)Americana Print: Carpet TacksPrinted silk, 1927Manufactured by Stehli Silks Corporation, 1927The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York(below)Silk Design (tacks)Gelatin silver print, 1926George Eastman House, Rochester, New York -- source link
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