One of the attractions of the fiesta consists of having one's photograph taken, complete with snakes

One of the attractions of the fiesta consists of having one's photograph taken, complete with snakes

Photograph

Chim (David Seymour)

Maker
Polish, 1911–1956

One of the attractions of the fiesta consists of having one's photograph taken, complete with snakes

From Cocullo Snake Pit


1951
Gelatin silver print
Image: 25.6 x 19 cm (10 1/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Gift of Ben Shneiderman
Inscriptions verso (typed label): Cocullo Snake Pit: 11 [title]

verso (red crayon): 11 [encircled, crossed out]

verso (pencil): 4 3/4" x 7 1/4"

verso (stamp): Copyright the John Hillelson Agency Ltd. / 145, Fleet St. , London, E.C.4 / Tel. FLEet Street 7664/7369

verso (stamp, crossed out): This print is an original and must be returned after use [illegible]

verso (stamp): Photo by David Seymour - Magnum / Magnum Photos / 125, Faubourg St. Honoré, 125 / ELYsées 51-28 Paris-8

verso (stamp): 240404

verso (stamp): Original Print / Must be returned
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