The Shambles, November 1929

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The Shambles, November 1929

1929

James N. Rosenberg (American, 1874–1970) Printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894–1965)

In a disturbing evocation showing the aftermath of the 1929 stock market crash, the buildings of New York's financial district teeter and threaten to collapse upon a writhing horde of anguished investors.

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Object Details

Titles:

The Shambles, November 1929
New York Financial District

Date:

1929

Artists:

James N. Rosenberg (American, 1874–1970) Printed by George C. Miller (American, 1894–1965)

Medium:

Lithograph

Dimensions:

Image: 14 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches (36.2 x 31.8 cm) Sheet: 16 7/8 x 14 1/2 inches (42.9 x 36.8 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

Gift of Carl Zigrosser, 1961

Accession Number:

1961-186-42

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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