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
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 1⁄4 × 5 3⁄8 in. (18.3 × 13.7 cm) sheet: 7 7⁄8 × 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 1⁄4 × 5 3⁄8 in. (18.3 × 13.7 cm) sheet: 7 7⁄8 × 10 in. (20.0 × 25.4 cm)
Credit Line
Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts
Mediums Description
gelatin silver print
Classifications
Subjects
  • Figure group — male and child
  • Cityscape — Maryland — Baltimore
  • Dress — accessory — shoe
  • Occupation — craft — shoemaker
  • Architecture Interior — commercial — store
Object Number
1983.63.299
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1983.63.299

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Elinor Cahn, The four Pajtys sisters were born in Fells Point and have estabished their homes within a mile of their birth place, 1977, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.287
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Elinor Cahn, Nancy and Bobby Wilt in doorway of their Bank Street home, 1977, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.238
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Date1977
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Elinor Cahn, Albert Hoffman reading daily prayers at B'Nai Israel Shul, Lloyd Street, 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.245
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Elinor Cahn, Mary Dryzmala continues to live in the same home in which she was born, Washington Street, 1979, gelatin silver print, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Endowment for the Arts, 1983.63.293
Mary Dryzmala continues to live in the same home in which…
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Date1979
gelatin silver print
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