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Grate Fishing

Credit: Allyn Baum / The New York Times (1959)
$50.00
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A 12-year-old boy goes fishing with "uncanny skill" for coins and other treasures in the city's subway grating in 1959. His only tools: a small rock tied to a 12-foot piece of string and some lard (which is used to make the rock sticky). He then lowers the line and hauls up his catch.

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Sometimes a dime, sometimes a subway token, sometimes a ring of gold. Times photographer Allyn Baum captured the boy as he was surrounded by a large crowd in Times Square, an area home to the most profitable fishing spots. "Sometimes people throw coins down there to see if I can get them," he said. "I'll get anything except pennies. I don't bother with pennies."

His earnings for the day?ÊFour dollarsÊin coins, plusÊsix subway tokens, which he used to buy clothes and contribute to the support of his widowed mother.

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Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 8" x 10" Image Printed on 10" x 12" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 11" x 14" Image Printed on 13" x 16" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 16" x 20" Image Printed on 19.5" x 23.5" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14.3" x 16.3" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14.3" x 16.3" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.8" x 20.8" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.8" x 20.8" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.8" x 20.8" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.8" x 26.8" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.8" x 26.8" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

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Specifications

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 8" x 10" Image Printed on 10" x 12" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 11" x 14" Image Printed on 13" x 16" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 16" x 20" Image Printed on 19.5" x 23.5" Paper
Material: Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14" x 16" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14.3" x 16.3" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 14.3" x 16.3" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.5" x 20.5" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.8" x 20.8" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.8" x 20.8" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 17.8" x 20.8" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Black ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Espresso ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: White ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.5" x 26.5" x .9"
Material: Natural ayous wood frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.8" x 26.8" x .9"
Material: Florentine Gold-colored aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

Made in the U.S.A.
Dimensions: 22.8" x 26.8" x .9"
Material: Brushed aluminum frame, Giclee archival acid-free semi-matte photo paper, 6-ply mat, plexiglass. Comes with wire, ready to hang with one nail and mini bubble level.
Care Instructions: Wipe with a slightly damp cloth. To avoid scratching, do not use household cleaners.

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