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SMITH, W. EUGENE (1918-1978) "Dewey Defeats Truman."

SMITH, W. EUGENE (1918-1978)
"Dewey Defeats Truman." Silver print, 9 1/2x13 inches (24.1x33 cm.), with Smith's signature, in pencil, on mount recto and his inscription to his son, in pencil, on mount verso. 1948; printed early 1970s

  • Notes: From the photographer''s son, Kevin Smith; to the present owner.
    The inscription reads, "To my loved son Kevin, Dad, August 27, 1978."

    The image echoes the Pulitzer-prize winning photo by Frank Cancellare of Truman presenting the identical headline to news photographers.
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