Frank Lloyd Wright

Canyon Hotel Lounge, Yellowstone National Park (c) 37776. Copyright by Haynes Inc., Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. Photographed by Frank J. Haynes. 4.75 x 3.75. Circa 1940. Original vintage photograph. (Relates to Blair Residence) For more information on the Blair Residence see our Wright Study.

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James Charnley Residence (1890 - S.009) 1940. View from the Northwest. Clipping on verso: "This residence, located at 1365 Astor Street, in the heart of the Gold Coast, was jointly designed by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright more than 50 years ago. It is now owned and occupied by James B. Waller, member of a pioneer Chicago family, former alderman and civic leader. (By a staff photographer.) Stamped on verso: "Dec 6 1940". Original 10 x 8.25 B&W Print.

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1940

Florida Southern College, Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Lakeland, Florida, (1940), Sandborn, Dan (Two sizes - 3.25x4.5 & 5x7) First of Wright buildings at the College. Built in 1938. Published in "An Autobiography, Frank Lloyd Wright" 1945, Faber & Faber London, Plate 71; Architectural Concrete, 1942 Page 16.

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1940s

Hotel Geneva - 1940s (Published by L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee) “Beautiful Hotel Geneva, Lake Geneva, Wis. #B-1290". Real Photo Post Card, Postmark 8/27/47. Would have been produced the same time as B-1287. 5.5 x 3.5.

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C 1940

Francis W. and Mary Little Residence I, Peoria (1902 - - S.070) Circa 1940. Exterior viewed from the South. The Living Room is on the far left, Entrance in the center, and Covered Porch to the right. 1505 W. Moss, Peoria. Francis Little was an attorney and owner of a utility company in Peoria, Illinois. He hired his friend, Frank Lloyd Wright to design his home in Peoria. He retained Wright again that year to add a Stable to the home. In 1908 they sold the home and moved to Minnesota where they hired Wright a second time to build a second home, "Northome". Construction was delayed due to Wright’s departure for Europe. Their Peoria home was purchased by Robert and Cora Clark. In 1930, it was purchased by Charles and Laura Hill Buehler. Photographed by Gilman Lane. Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago. Original 9.5 x 7.25 B&W photograph.

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C 1940

Francis W. and Mary Little Residence I, Peoria (1902 - - S.070) Circa 1940. Exterior viewed from the West. The pantry is on the far left, the kitchen n the center, and the Living Room is on the right. The Master Bedroom, situated over the Living Room, leads out to an open Balcony. 1505 W. Moss, Peoria. Francis Little was an attorney and owner of a utility company in Peoria, Illinois. He hired his friend, Frank Lloyd Wright to design his home in Peoria. He retained Wright again that year to add a Stable to the home. In 1908 they sold the home and moved to Minnesota where they hired Wright a second time to build a second home, "Northome". Construction was delayed due to Wright’s departure for Europe. Their Peoria home was purchased by Robert and Cora Clark. In 1930, it was purchased by Charles and Laura Hill Buehler. Photographed by Gilman Lane. Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago. Original 9.25 x 7.5 B&W photograph.

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C 1940

Nathan G. Moore Residence (1895/1923 - S.034) Circa 1940. View after reconstruction. Originally designed in 1895, the home was destroyed by fire in 1922. It was redesigned by Wright in 1923. 333 Forest Avenue, Oak Park. Viewed from the Southwest, the porch is in the foreground. Photographed by Gilman Lane. Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago. Original 8 x 8 B&W photograph.

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C 1940

Nathan G. Moore Residence (1895/1923 - S.034) Circa 1940. View after reconstruction. Originally designed in 1895, the home was destroyed by fire in 1922. It was redesigned by Wright in 1923. 333 Forest Avenue, Oak Park. Viewed from the North, across the street on Forest Avenue. Photographed by Gilman Lane. Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago. Original 9 x 6.75 B&W photograph.

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Circa 1940

Scoville Park Fountain, Oak Park (1903 S.094) Circa 1940. Originally constructed in 1909. Photographed by Grant Manson between1937 and 1941 while he was researching for his dissertation which later became the book titled "Frank Lloyd Wright to 1910". The photographs were not used in the book, but are a good record of the condition of the fountain around 1940. It shows the extreme deterioration after just thirty years. When comparing this image with Gilman Lane’s, there are slight changes. The hedge on he other side of the iron fence has filled out. The loose rocks that appeared in Lane’s between the curb and fountain have been removed and filled in. The only other visible change is the extreme deterioration. 7.6 x 4.75 Print. High res digital image.

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Taliesin West. Garden Room interior, looking into the Cove. Photographed by Pedro E. Guerrero. Published in “Picturing Wright” Guerrero 1994, Page 44; “Frank Lloyd Wright Selected Houses 3" Pfeiffer 1989, Page 44; "Frank Lloyd Wright Quarterly" Winter 2005, Page 18. Original 10 x 8 silver gelatin photograph.

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Taliesin West. Garden Room interior. Photographed by Pedro E. Guerrero. Similar view in “Picturing Wright” Guerrero 1994, Page 45; “Frank Lloyd Wright Selected Houses 3" Pfeiffer 1989, Page 41. Original 5 x 4 silver gelatin photograph.

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Taliesin West. Looking toward the Kitchen from the Workroom. Photographed by Pedro E. Guerrero. Original 7 x 5 silver gelatin photograph.

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Apprentice picnic 1940, Taliesin, Spring Green. Photographed by Pedro E. Guerrero. “The daily picnics were expertly organized. Once the food arrived at the site, everyone got into the spirit of things. It was a relaxing informal break that was always welcome.” Female on the left possibly Kay (Schneider) Rattenbury and on the right with his back to the camera is possibly Wes Peters. Published in “Picturing Wright” Guerrero 1994, Page 88. Original 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph.

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Taliesin circa 1940. Possibly the entrance to Wright’s residence and forecourt from the studio (Frank Lloyd Wright Select Houses 2, Pfeiffer/Futagawa, page 38 after remodel). In 1938 Wright designed a home for Charles L. Manson, Wausau, Wisc. (S.249), one of Wright’s uniquely designed Usonian homes. On many occasions, Wright’s clients were invited to visit him, and this photograph was taken on one of those visits. In August of 1940 Manson personally was invited to attend “The Playhouse Program The Playhouse Program” August 11, 18, 25, 1940 (S2040.01). Original 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph.

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Wright at 73. 1940. Portrait by Yousuf Karsh in New York. His left hand is holding a cigarette, his right is in his pocket. "Although seventy-three years of age, he literally breezed into my hotel suite, radiating vitality and charm, and dressed like a fashion plate." Published in "Faces of Destiny, Portraits by Karsh:, Karsh, 1946, pages 158-159. 5.5 x 6.5 print. High res digital image.

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Wright in his 70s. Olgivanna in her 40s. Circa 1940s (1935-1945). Frank Lloyd Wright and his wife Olgivanna seated together at Taliesin, she is looking up at him. 5 x 6.25 print. High res digital image.

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1940s

(Wright in his 70s.) See Real Photo Postcard. “Frank Lloyd Wright, Taliesin, Spring Green, Wisconsin. 11195-F" Early 1940s at Taliesin. Back: All rights reserved - The L. L. Cook Co., Milwaukee. 3.4 x 5.4.

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1941

1941

Wright at 74. 1941. Clipping pasted on verso: "Frank Lloyd Wright. London, Jan. 2, - (AP) - Award of the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture to Frank Lloyd Wright, American architect was approved yesterday by King George. Wright, who designed the Imperial hotel in Tokyo and other noteworthy structure, makes his home at ‘Taliesin," an estate at Spring Green, Wis." For more information see Architectural Forum, February 1941, Pencil Points, March 1941, and Architectural Forum, August 1941. Acquired from the archives of the Chicago Sun-Times. Original 7 x 9 B&W print.

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1942

1942

“Anne Baxter - 20th Century Fox Player”. February 1942. Published by 20th Century Fox Film Corp. Anne Baxter was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on May 7, 1923. She was the daughter of a salesman and his wife, Catherine, who herself was the daughter of Frank Lloyd Wright. Anne was a young girl of 11 when her parents moved to New York City. Verso: “Play time... and it's also time for exercise too for charming 17 year old Anne Baxter, who is being groomed for stardom by 20th Century-Fox following her featured performance in ‘Swamp Water’ for that studio.” Original 8 x 10 vintage silver gelatin photograph.

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1943

1943

Hotel Geneva 1943. "Lake Geneva, Wis. From Hotel Geneva. B-1287". Postmarked Aug. 12, 1943. Real Photo Post Card. 5.5 x 3.5.

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1944

1944

Anne Baxter. July 1944. Published by 20th Century Fox Film Corp. Anne Baxter was born in Michigan City, Indiana, on May 7, 1923. She was the daughter of a salesman and his wife, Catherine, who herself was the daughter of Frank Lloyd Wright. Anne was a young girl of 11 when her parents moved to New York City. Verso: “Playing Heroine Roles and getting top billing in her movies is all well and good, but pretty Anne Baxter says that for just once in her career she wants to play a siren or ‘other women’ type of part...” Original 7.5 x 9.5 vintage silver gelatin photograph.

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1945

Guggenheim Museum Cross-section Model 1945. Model sitting on table. Description on verso: "Wide World Photo Please Credit. Spiral Art Gallery. New York - This cross-section shows the interior of the spiral-shaped building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum of Non-Objective Painting, it will be erected on upper Fifth Avenue. 9/21/45." Clipping on verso: "Sept 22, 1956. Below is Wright’s ‘architectural masterpiece’ ... or is it an ‘oversized hot cross bun’? New York made him redesign the structure..." Photographed at the same time as as image in "The Guggenheim Correspondence", Pfeiffer, 1986, page 77, and "The Guggenheim", 2009, page 157. Possibly photographed by Margaret Carson. Original silver gelatin 9 x 7 photo. Acquired from the archives of the Chicago Sun-Times.

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Imperial Hotel, 1945. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupied the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. 6 x 4.5.

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Imperial Hotel, Circa 1945. Pool, Entry and Lobby. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupied the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. Possibly produced as a postcard, but it is not printed on the back. It is the same size other RPPCs produced during that time period. It could have possibly been part of a Souvenir Pack. Gift from Randolph C. Henning. To order "At Taliesin". 5.3 x 3.3.

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Wright at 78. Portrait of Wright in 1945, crossing his arms. Photographed by Blackstone Studios at Taliesin on July 20, 1945. Courtesy Blackstone Studios, 4.5 x 5.75 print. High res digital image.

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1946

Wright at 79. 1946. Portrait of Wright glancing to the left, wearing a three-piece suit. His left hand is under his chin. We have seen a copy of this print inscribed "Taliesin, August 18, 1946. 4.75 x 6. High Res digital image.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Lakeland, Florida (circa late 40's). 5x8. First of Wright buildings at the College. Built in 1938.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Lakeland, Florida (circa late 40's). 8x10. First of Wright buildings at the College. Built in 1938.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Lakeland, Florida (circa late 40's). 8x10. Photo by Fugitt, A.F. First of Wright buildings at the College. Built in 1938.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Inside Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Lakeland, Florida (circa late 40's). 3.25x4.5. First of Wright buildings at the College. Built in 1938.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Inside Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Lakeland, Florida (circa late 40's). 3.25x4.5. First of Wright buildings at the College. Built in 1938.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Esplanades, Lakeland, Florida (circa late 40's). Built in 1946. The Esplanades link all of Wright's buildings on the campus. 4.5x6.5.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Esplanades, Lakeland, Florida (circa late 40's). Built in 1946. The Esplanades link all of Wright's buildings on the campus. 4.5x6.5 & 4x5.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Administration Building, Lakeland, Florida, Photo by Harold Sanborn, 8x10, (circa late 40's) Built in 1946.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Administration Building, Lakeland, Florida, 4.5x6.5, (circa late 40's) Built in 1946.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Library, Lakeland, Florida, 6x9, (circa late 40's) Built in 1941.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Library, Lakeland, Florida, 8x10, (circa late 40's) Built in 1941.

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1946

Florida Southern College, Library, Lakeland, Florida, 8x10, (circa late 40's) Built in 1941.

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Imperial Hotel. Package of eight photographs one of which is the Imperial Hotel, including envelope. Verify date through other photographs, Ernie Pyle Theater. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupies the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. 4.75 x 3.2.

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Imperial Hotel. Package of eight hand tinted photographs one of which is the Imperial Hotel, including envelope, (Published by Fukuda Hobundo, Yokohama, Japan) Verify date through other photographs, Ernie Pyle Theater used by Allied Personnel. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupies the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. 4.25 x 2.9.

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“Souvenir Views of Tokyo. Selected Photographs, Coloured By Hand.” Package of eight hand tinted photographs one of which is the Imperial Hotel, including envelope, 1946. Verify date through other photographs, Ernie Pyle Theater used by Allied Personnel. Photographed after the end of the war, while the Americans occupies the Imperial Hotel. The Imperial Hotel resumed normal business on April 1, 1952. 4.25 x 2.9.

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1947

1947

Picnic at Borglum Rock with apprentices, Summer 1947. Borglum Rock was a lovely wooded terrace some miles away from Taliesin on a sheer escarpment overlooking a breathtaking ravine. "During one summer of late the 1930's while Gutzon Borglum was working on the Mount Rushmore heads, he visited Taliesin and attended one of the picnics. They later named the spot Borglum Rock". Mr. And Mrs. Wright seated. Apprentices include: Foreground (l-r) Alan Lape Davison, Davy (far left); Ernst Wallfisch (in hat); Donald Brown (third); Ann Purcell (far right, violinist and part of the piano quartet from the Dallas Symphony that summer, which also included Ernst & Lorry Walfish, piano and viola respectively, and Signa Sandstrom, cello). It was a tradition of the Wrights when they were at Taliesin Spring Green, to have a picnic Sunday afternoons. Apprentices cooked the food, packed it, the dishes and silverware, and hauled everything to a scenic spot at Taliesin or close by. "Working with Mr. Wright" Besinger (1937- 55) 1997, Pp 179 (Bob Brevick and Mansinh Rana also appear in a photo in Besinger). Photographer possibly Wes Peters. Original 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph. I would like to thank John Geiger for his help in identifying those in this photo.

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1947

Picnic at Borglum Rock with apprentices, Summer 1947. Apprentices include (l-r): Tore Bjornstadt (second from left with blond hair); Paolo Solari (third from left, facing camera); Next might be John Geiger, (but he does not remember the shirt); Next is probably Ivovanna Wright (John vaguely remembers her in a halter that day); Mansinh Rana (with bent head. He was a friend of Indira Gandhi and became the state architect for India); Ernst Wallfisch (in hat, behind and to the left of Mansinh Rana); Next is Bob Brevic (looking to the left). Photographer possibly Wes Peters. Original 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph. I would like to thank John Geiger for his help in identifying those in this photo.

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1947

Wright at 80. 1947. Portrait of Wright by Arnold Newman. Wright is seated at a table with architectural plans, drawing pencil and glasses in his right hand. A drawing of the Huntington Hartford Sports Club Project, Hollywood, CA (1947) is on the wall behind him. 7.5 x 6 print. High res digital image.

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1948

1948-49

Frank Lloyd Wright at Desk, Taliesin West, Scottsdale, 1948-49. 11 x 14

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1948-49

Frank Lloyd Wright with five apprentices, Taliesin West, Scottsdale, 1948-49. 11 x 14

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1948

V.C. Morris Gift Shop, Interior. Real Photo postcard. Photo by Maynard Parker “San Francisco Store Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for V. C. Morris. Silver, Glass, China, Linens, Accessories, Gifts. 140 Maiden Lane Off Union Square.” Built in 1948. Published in “Frank Lloyd Wright and the Living City” De Long 1998 Page 99; “The Architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright” Levine 1996 Page 369. 5.4 x 3.5.

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1948

V.C. Morris Gift Shop, Exterior. Real Photo postcard. Photo by Maynard Parker “San Francisco Store Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for V. C. Morris. Silver, Glass, China, Linens, Accessories, Gifts. 140 Maiden Lane Off Union Square.” Built in 1948. Published in ”An American Architect” Kaufmann/Wright 1955, Page 20; “Frank Lloyd Wright and the Living City” De Long 1998 Page 55, 99. 3.5 x 5.4.

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1949

Wright at 82. March 1949. Wright receives A.I.A. Gold Metal. The A.I.A.’s decision is a follow-up of its convention resolution in 1948 that the next Gold Medal should go to Wright. The resolution was prompted by a group of A.I.A.’s younger members. This was the first time the Institute had given its highest honor to a non-member. Wright presented Gold Metal by A.I.A. President Douglas William Orr, at A.I.A.’s annual convention held Houston, March, 1949. Published in L'Architecture D’Aujourd’Hui Denmark - No 24, June 1949, page V. Typed on verso: "Frank Lloyd Wright (left) and Douglas Orr..." Stamped on verso: "International News Photo, New York. Mar 22, 1949". Original 7 x 10 B&W photograph.

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Wright at 82. 1949. Portrait of Wright facing camera by Valentino Sarra. Published in "Saturday Review" September 3, 1949, page 21 (flipped). Also published on the cover of "A Testament", Wright, 1957. (Note: Valentino Sarra also photographed the cover of "Time", January 17, 1938.) Original 8.1 x 10 B&W photograph.

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Frank Lloyd Wright at 82. Photographed in New York City, Nov. 2, 1949. Stamp on back also indicated that this photo was published Jun 3, 1951 and Dec 6, 1953. Original 5 x 7 silver gelatin photo. Published in "Frank Lloyd Wright - A Visual Encyclopedia" 1999 Thomson, page 10 and 341.

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Mrs. Frank Lloyd Wright (at 51). Helen Morrison Photographer. Hedrich-Blessing owned the rights to the negative, but were not the photographers. Verso: “Reprinted by Hedrich-Blessing. (Not a Hedrich-Blessing Photograph). Negative Number 44206". Published in “About Wright” Tafel 1993, page 297; "An Autobiography" Wright 1977, page 320 (see page 619, Photographers' Credits). Original 8 x 10 silver gelatin photograph.

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Frank Lloyd Wright in a White Suit, photographed in the late 40s. Silver gelatin publicity photograph made for an exhibition at the Kelmscott Gallery, Chicago, held in early 1980s. This is from an original, silver gelatin photograph, circa 1940s with Wright's signature on the image lower left hand corner of the print. Photographer unknown. Original 8 x 10 photograph.

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