Harold Edgerton (1903-1990); Tennis Ball Impact;

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Harold Edgerton (1903-1990) Tennis Ball Impact, c. 1935 Gelatin silver print; the 'Edgerton, Germeshausen and Grier, M.I.T.' credit stamp on the reverse. 8 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (21 x 16.5 cm.) sheet 9 3/4 x 8 in. (24.8 x 20.3 cm.) Footnotes: Provenance Swann Galleries, 14 February 2017, Lot 51 Acquired from the above by the present owner For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Harold Edgerton (1903-1990); Tennis Ball Impact;

Lot 0154

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