Peñasco, New Mexico

Artist Russell Lee (American, 1903 - 1986)

DateJuly 1940 (printed 1990)

MediumGelatin silver print

DimensionsImage: 7 × 9 1/2 in. (17.8 × 24.1 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 number1990.70.190

DescriptionA gas station that is painted white and adorned with signage that reads, “CONOCO TRAVELERS SERVICE STATION” is depicted. There are two tall white gas pumps with and attendant with a hat is looking up at one. The gas station is adorned with many advertisements. There is a large white tire that reads “WE FIX FLATS” that is leaning against a metal pole that holds the gas stations sign. There are wooden shacks found on the right side of the photograph and a wooden with chicken wire fence found on the left. Foliage is seen in the background of the photo.

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