Post Office, Amalia, New Mexico
Artist
Russell Lee
(American, 1903 - 1986)
Printer
Eddie Dyba
DateJuly 1940 (printed 1990)
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 6 3/4 × 9 in. (17.1 × 22.9 cm)
Support: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Mat: 14 × 17 in. (35.6 × 43.2 cm)
Support: 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
Mat: 14 × 17 in. (35.6 × 43.2 cm)
ClassificationsPhotograph
Credit LineNew Mexico Farm Security Administration Collection, Museum purchase with funds from the Pinewood Foundation with additional support from Barbara Erdman, 1990
Object number1990.70.184
DescriptionAn adobe style building with two windows, a white door, and adorned with “U.S. POST. OFFICE, AMALIA N.M.” painted in white. The wood pillars have “A” “M” “A” “L” “I” “A” individually painted on them. A small wood shack is seen to the right of the building. A wood fence with barbed wire can also be seen on the left and right side. Foliage and a mountain can be seen in the background.On View
Not on viewTerms
Russell Lee
June 1940 (printed 1990)
