Photographer Ralph Bartholomew (1907-1985) was known for the lyrical narratives he created for his commercial work.  The principal survey of his photography is a book titled Retail Fictions (1998.)

This is an uncropped photo.  Imperfections, adhesive residue, and the photographer's gray-scale tool are interesting visual features that in some modern photographs might seem intentional.

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Untitled (Father and Daughter)

Ralph Bartholomew, c. 1936
vintage tri-color carbro print
14.5″ × 12″