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Call Number:

PH-01729

Collection Name:

Richard S. Orton Photography Collection

Creator:

Orton, Richard S., 1946- (1946-08-23 - )

No. of Items:

10 items

Span Dates:

1985-1991

Description:

The collection consists of ten photographs by Richard Orton (American, born 1946). Item-level information follows.

997:0115:0001 -- Reckless Abandon, 1985, printed 1997. Gelatin silver print, 20.2 x 25.1 cm;
997:0115:0002 -- Understanding (1 of 4), 1985, printed 1997. Gelatin silver print, 25.1 x 20.2 cm;
997:0115:0003 -- Understanding (2 of 4), 1985, printed 1997. Gelatin silver print, 25.1 x 20.2 cm;
997:0115:0004 -- Understanding (3 of 4), 1985, printed 1997. Gelatin silver print, 25.1 x 20.2 cm;
997:0115:0005 -- Understanding (4 of 4), 1985, printed 1997. Gelatin silver print, 25.1 x 20.2 cm;
997:0115:0006 -- The Legacy, 1985, printed 1997. Gelatin silver print, 27.8 x 35.4 cm;
997:0115:0007 -- Elia and Sherrell, 1985, printed 1997. Gelatin silver print, 35.3 x 27.7 cm;
997:0115:0008 -- Family Sing, 1991, printed 1997. Gelatin silver print, 35.3 x 27.7 cm;
997:0115:0009 -- Storytime, 1986, printed 1997. Gelatin silver print, 43 x 56 cm;
2001:0046:0001 -- Untitled, 1991. Gelatin silver print, 28 x 35.5 cm.

Accession No(s):

2001:0046:0001 -- Purchase, 2001; 997:0115:0001-0008 -- Purchase, 1997; 997:0115:0001-0009; 2001:0046:0001; 997:0115:0009 -- Gift, 1997

Location(s):

O Box, Extra Large (997:0115:0009)
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O Box, Large (997:0115:0001-0008)
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O Box, Medium (2001:0046:0001)
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