Paul Musatto surrounded by some of the neighborhood children who come to his shop to confide in him. He has operated his shoe repair shop for forty-eight years, taking enormous pride in the quality of his craftsmanship

Elinor Cahn, Paul Musatto surrounded by some of the neighborhood children who come to his shop to confide in him. He has operated his shoe repair shop for forty-eight years, taking enormous pride in the quality of his craftsmanship, 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.299
Copied Elinor Cahn, Paul Musatto surrounded by some of the neighborhood children who come to his shop to confide in him. He has operated his shoe repair shop for forty-eight years, taking enormous pride in the quality of his craftsmanship, 1979, gelatin silver print, image: 7 14 × 5 38 in. (18.3 × 13.7 cm) sheet: 7 78 × 10 in. (20.0 × 25.4 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.299

Artwork Details

Title
Paul Musatto surrounded by some of the neighborhood children who come to his shop to confide in him. He has operated his shoe repair shop for forty-eight years, taking enormous pride in the quality of his craftsmanship
Artist
Date
1979
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
image: 7 14 × 5 38 in. (18.3 × 13.7 cm) sheet: 7 78 × 10 in. (20.0 × 25.4 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts
Mediums Description
gelatin silver print
Classifications
Keywords
  • Figure group — male and child
  • Cityscape — Maryland — Baltimore
  • Dress — accessory — shoe
  • Occupation — craft — shoemaker
  • Architecture Interior — commercial — store
Object Number
1983.63.299