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Gift of the Farquhar family, 2015.69.25 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society
Black Market in front of Reichstag
Gift of the Farquhar family, 2015.69.25 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society

Black Market in front of Reichstag

PhotographerPhotographed by Arthur M. Jepsen
DateJuly 1945
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 2 1/2 × 3 3/4in. (6.4 × 9.5cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of the Farquhar family
DescriptionBlack and white photo of people standing in front of a building in Germany during World War II. According to the photographer, this is a photo of the black market where Russians are trying to buy watches and cigarettes in front of the Reichstag.
Object number2015.69.25
MarkingsVerso, handwritten in black ink: "Picture of the black market/Russians trying to buy watches/& cigarettes from the G.J./In front of the Reichstag/Berlin, Germany/July 1945"

Verso, handwritten in pencil: "22"NotesObituary from The Hartford Courant for Arthur M. Jepsen is included in the object file.
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