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American Girl in Italy, Florence, 1951

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Timeless: Ruth Orkin's photos still resonate today

Documentary photographer became known for traveling great distances, capturing moods and waiting for just the right shot.

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American Girl in Italy, Florence, 1951

Iconic image

American Girl in Italy, Florence, 1951
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Asking Directions, Florence, Italy, 1951

'Asking Directions,' Florence, Italy, 1951

Asking Directions, Florence, Italy, 1951
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At the American Express Office, Florence, Italy, 1951

'At the American Express Office,' Florence, Italy, 1951

At the American Express Office, Florence, Italy, 1951
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Negotiating with the Shopkeeper, Florence, Italy, 1951

'Negotiating with the Shopkeeper,' Florence, Italy, 1951

Negotiating with the Shopkeeper, Florence, Italy, 1951
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Jinx through the Beads, Florence, Italy, 1951

'Jinx Through the Beads,' Florence, Italy, 1951

Jinx through the Beads, Florence, Italy, 1951
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Jinx and Justin Flirting at the Cafe, Florence, Italy, 1951

'Jinx and Justin Flirting at the Cafe,' Florence, Italy, 1951

Jinx and Justin Flirting at the Cafe, Florence, Italy, 1951
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Jinx in Goggles, Florence, Italy, 1951

'Jinx in Goggles,' Florence, Italy, 1951

Jinx in Goggles, Florence, Italy, 1951
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Couple in MG, Florence, Italy, 1951

'Couple in MG,' Florence, Italy, 1951

Couple in MG, Florence, Italy, 1951
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American Girl in Italy, Contact Sheet #2, 1951

'American Girl in Italy, Contact Sheet #2,' 1951

American Girl in Italy, Contact Sheet #2, 1951
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Jinx and Ruth on the balcony, Florence, Italy 1951

'Jinx and Ruth on the Balcony,' Florence, Italy 1951

Jinx and Ruth on the balcony, Florence, Italy 1951
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'Ruth Orkin in Italy,' 1951

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An enduring friendship

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