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Scalp Level Traditions: Western Pennsylvania Art from a Highly Important Collection

Wed, Jan 28, 2026 01:00PM EST
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Lot 59

Charles Teenie Harris Photograph of Pool Players at YMCA

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Harris, Charles (Teenie) (American/Pittsburgh, 1908-1998), Sam Milai aiming cue, with Steve Poole standing in background, for billiards tournament at Centre Avenue YMCA, taken 1952, gelatin silver print done later, 11 x 14 inches, unframed. Like nearly all of Harris' photos, this is an important and moving document of Pittsburgh’s African American community in the middle of the 20th century. in good condition, apart from a crease to the lower left corner. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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