Edward Laning, 1938 Feb. 24

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Edward Laning, 1938 Feb. 24

1938

https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/items/detail/edward-laning-2934

Laning in front of his Ellis Island mural. Identification on verso (handwritten and stamped): Federal Art Project W.P.A.; Photographic Division; 235 East 42nd Street; New York City Presentation of mural by Edward Laning; Location: Ellis Island; Date: 2/24/38; Negative No.: 2790-7; Photographer: Horn Identification on accompanying label: (typewritten): Edward Laning, WPA Federal Art Project, artist, is shown standing in front of a panel of his mural, which was formally presented at Ellis Island.

1 photographic print : b&w ; 26 x 20 cm.

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