Manhattan Skyline I, From Pier 11

Photographer Berenice Abbott (1898-1991)

Creator Berenice Abbott (1898-1991)

Accession number 89.2.2.14

Unique identifier MNY72561

Description View of the contrast of 19th century dockside buildings and 20th century skyscrapers taken from Pier 11 on the East River, between Old Slip and Wall Street. The four tallest buildings are (from left to right): The Farmers Trust Building, the Bank of Manhattan, 60 Wall Tower, and 120 Wall Street.

Dated March 26, 1936

Object Type photograph

Inscription / technical details Federal Art Project stamp and title, location, date and Abbott number inscribed in pencil on mount verso, center. | Federal Art Project sticker adhered to mount verso, top. | "78" inscribed in pencil

Medium gelatin silver print

File dimensions 21.4 in × 17.0 in at 300dpi
54.4 cm × 43.4 cm at 300dpi

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