Slot machines--Reno or Elko, Nevada

1956

Robert Frank

Associated Names
Robert Frank

Artist, American, born Switzerland, 1924 - 2019

This is a photograph of a row of vintage slot machines. The image features several slot machines lined up, with visible signage indicating a "5¢" play amount on one of the machines and a "10¢ Blue Ribbon Jackpots" on another. The machines have a variety of levers, coin slots, and art deco designs. The focus of the photo captures the machines as they form a barrier, with various details of their design prominently displayed. The environment appears to be indoors, possibly in a casino or an arcade, as suggested by the brightly lit ceiling and additional signage promoting potential winnings and jackpots. The silver-gray metallic finish of these machines gives a nostalgic, historical vibe to the setting.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist, New York; gift to NGA, 1990.

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Wikidata ID

Q64164979

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