MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE (American, 1904-71). U.S.S. AIRSHIP AKRON, Circa 1929. Silver print. Depicting airship "Akron," of the Goodyear Zeppelin Corp., Akron, Ohio, being taken from its hangar for the first time for its maiden voyage. Signed by Bourke-White at lower right. Frame constructed of riveted pieces of Duralumin, the metal used in the girder construction of the airship. - Image size: 17 in. x 23 in. Frame size: 20 in. x 26 in. Estimate $3,000-4,000
Condition:
Areas of emulsion pulling onto glass lower left corner, small area bottom edge center and two 1/2" long areas just below signature lower right; lower left edge rubbed and emulsion pushed inward, slight rippling at upper center; with possible darkening, some surface debris.
