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Peggy Bacon (American, 1895-1987) The Promenade Deck from Six American Etchings, 1920; Etching (framed); Signed and titled; 5 7/8" x 8 3/8" (plate); 6 3/8" x 8 3/4" (sight); Printer: Peter J. Platt, New York; Publisher: The New Republic, New York; Provenance: Private Collection, New York; Note: In 1924, The New Republic, offered readers a portfolio of six original etchings with the purchase of an annual subscription. Although the exact number is unknown the edition is speculated to be between 500-600.