Paris International Exhibition W Eiffel Tower, Silver Gelatin Black and White Photograph, 1937, by Press Agency Mondial

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A unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Press Agency MONDIAL> Paris, March 31st, 1937, showing International Exhibition … Read more A unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Press Agency MONDIAL> Paris, March 31st, 1937, showing International Exhibition Construction workers with the Eiffel Tower in the background.
Features:
Original silver gelatin print photography unframed.
Press photography.
Press agency: MONDIAL, Paris.
Photographer: Anonymous.
Title: Paris, The construction of the press pavilion for the 1937 International Exhibition in Paris.
Provenance: Private collection
Image Size: 5.13 in high (13 cm) x 7.13 in wide (18.2 cm) - Archivally matted in a 17 in x 13 in mat.
Ink stamp at the back: "French photographic reporting agency MONDIAL."
Legend label pasted and typed at the back:
"Dans un mois l'Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques ouvrira ses portes. Des ouvriers au travail au sommet du pavillon de la presse, qui est presque terminé - 31.3.37." (In a month the International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques will open its doors. Workers at work on the rooftop of the press pavilion, which is almost finished - 31.3.37).
The piece will be shipped in a mat (17 x 13 in) that fits a standard-sized frame. See less