Greenhaus, Ben (American, 1908-1951). WENDELL WILLKIE STEPPING OUT OF A CAR. Mounted gelatin silver photograph of Willkie, presumably during the campaign of 1940. c. 12 x 10 inches, mounted to 20 x 16 inches. The verso with the photographer's stamp (Greenhaus photographed for the New York Times) and a label of the Press Photographer's Association of New York stating that this photograph was included its Sixth Annual Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry, Rockefeller Center, NY, March 29 to April 27, 1941. Wendell Willkie, 1892-1944, was a lawyer and utilities executive who was the Republican candidate for the US Presidency in 1940. The sandwich mount is not archival, showing some discoloration at the bevel, and chipping at the edges, but the photograph appears to be in very good condition.
