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Arnold Genthe — The Street of the Gamblers (by Day), Chinatown, San Francisco
Arnold Genthe

The Street of the Gamblers (by Day), Chinatown, San Francisco

Arnold Genthe's The Street of the Gamblers (by Day), Chinatown, San Francisco is a historical photograph bearing the photographer's monogram and annotations on the verso. This work documents early 20th-century San Francisco's Chinatown community with documentary precision and cultural sensitivity.

Medium
The photographer's monogram in red ink, and titled, annotated in unidentified hands in pencil and ink on the verso.
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Auction House · Phillips

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Photographs

October 11, 2023

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Arnold Genthe, The Street of the Gamblers (by Day), Chinatown, San Francisco

Arnold Genthe's The Street of the Gamblers (by Day), Chinatown, San Francisco is a historical photograph bearing the photographer's monogram and annotations on the verso. This work documents early 20th-century San Francisco's Chinatown community with documentary precision and cultural sensitivity.

Medium
The photographer's monogram in red ink, and titled, annotated in unidentified hands in pencil and ink on the verso.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Cultural, Documentary, American, Photograph, Early 20th Century, Street Scene, Historical, Urban, Chinatown, Black and White

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