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Lot 762: Negro Boy Eating Watermelon

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Reserve: $100.00
Winning Bid: $122.91
Price Realized: $146.88
Auction Date:8/28/2006 9:00 PM EST

In this charming photo, taken in the Cleveland area in 1940, a young boy dives face first into his refreshing and oversized summertime treat. Notice how he maintained his poise-and his little finger up, too-throughout the harrowing ordeal. Original paper copy. International News Photos stamp. EX-MT. 6.5x8.5".

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