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First Step on Moon by Neil Armstrong
First Step on Moon by Neil Armstrong

First Step on Moon by Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong (American, 1930–2012)
Medium/TechniquePhotograph, gelatin silver print
DimensionsImage: 34.7 x 27.3 cm (13 11/16 x 10 3/4 in.)
Sheet: 71.1 x 55.9 cm (28 x 22 in.)
Credit LineGift of Estrellita Karsh in memory of Yousuf Karsh
Accession number2015.877
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ClassificationsPhotographs
InscriptionsInscribed: “That’s one small step for a man- one giant leap for mankind” To Yousuf & Estrellita - with the admiration and best wishes of the photographer--(signed) Neil Armstrong, Apollo XIProvenanceYousuf Karsh; 2002, inherited by Estrellita Karsh; 2015, gift of Estrellita Karsh to the MFA. (Accession Date: February 25, 2015)