About This Item


  • Title[Men standing in line at Coney Island]
  • Call NumberRUTT_0223
  • Cite AsEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • SummaryExterior view of a large group of men standing in line, presumably looking for jobs, at Coney Island amusement park. Image includes two large wicker chairs with cushions in the foreground. The image is not dated, but the decade is presumed to be the 1920's.
  • Date[192-?]
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description1 photographic print : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic prints
  • NoteTitle supplied by cataloger.
  • CreatorRutter, Edgar E., 1883-1956 [photographer]
  • SubjectAmusement parks -- New York (State) -- New York ; Chairs -- New York (State) -- New York ; Job hunting -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionEdgar E. Rutter photograph collection
  • Finding AidView the finding aid
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)Coney Island (New York, N.Y.)
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.