Lot 0136

Snapshots of Atomic Bomb Testing, ca. 1946.

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Snapshots of Atomic Bomb Testing, ca. 1946.

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Description

A lot of eight (8) photographs showing atomic bomb testing on Bikini Atoll in 1946. One (1) attributed to LIFE photographer Fritz Goro. Labeled on reverse: "Photo by Fritz Goro, Watching the Atomic Bomb, 1946, What have we done, LB." Includes (7) other snapshots of the atomic bomb blast taken aboard ship, sailors with microscope, and a sailor being examined by medial staff. From the private collection of a Manhattan Project scientist.
Medium: Silver print snapshots.
Measurements: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2

Condition

Good.

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Snapshots of Atomic Bomb Testing, ca. 1946.

Name: Snapshots of Atomic Bomb Testing, ca. 1946.
SKU: 16216150
Price: 325 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500

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Starting Price $199

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