1937 Print Pat Kilgarrlin Natchez Mississippi Portrait Steamboat Deck FZ3

This is an original 1937 halftone print portrait of Pat Kilgarrlin in Natchez, MIssissippi. The caption writes, "Pat likes his likker, will not work at anything, and lives on grocery handouts and an occasional bummed nickel. He is the type that critics of relief have in mind when they yell about the taxpayer's dollar." This image was taken to demonstrate the number of unemployed people in the United States during the late 1930s. Photography by William G. Houck Jr.

CONDITION

This 74+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 4 x 6.25 inches; 10 x 16 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: WPA, Works Progress Administration, New Deal, Great Depression

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