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John Q. Public again went after Joseph Geary, president of the Civil Service Commission, to see why the patrolmen's list hasn't been posted yet. He missed Mr. Geary, but had an enlightening conversation with Mr. James S. Osborne, secretary, who placated the old gent somewhat.

A work made of gelatin silver prints with paper and paint collaged.

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  • A work made of gelatin silver prints with paper and paint collaged.

Date:

1938, published August 6, 1938

Artist:

Vaughn Shoemaker
American, 1902–1991

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Photography and Media

Artist

Vaughn Shoemaker

Title

John Q. Public again went after Joseph Geary, president of the Civil Service Commission, to see why the patrolmen's list hasn't been posted yet. He missed Mr. Geary, but had an enlightening conversation with Mr. James S. Osborne, secretary, who placated the old gent somewhat.

Place

United States (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1938

Medium

Gelatin silver prints with paper and paint collaged

Dimensions

Image: 22.2 × 18 cm (8 3/4 × 7 1/8 in.); Paper: 26.4 × 21.6 cm (10 7/16 × 8 9/16 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Robin and Sandy Stuart

Reference Number

2011.312

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