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Paul Shideler, (Indiana, b.1888), Two African American portrait etchings; 'Singapore Sam' and 'Easy Pickin' ', 9 3/4"H x 7 1/2"W (

Paul Shideler (Indiana, b.1888) Two African American portrait etchings; 'Singapore Sam' and 'Easy Pickin' ' signed titled and one numbered 1/50. Paul Shideler's 53 year career as photographer for the Indianapolis Star newspaper started in 1903 at 15 years old. He retired in 1956. He shot most of the well-known photos of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy 500 during those years as it was he who covered the race. 9 3/4"H x 7 1/2"W (sight) 16 1/2"H x 13 1/2"W (frame)