Photograph of Cutty Ranks at Penthouse Studios

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A black and white photograph of Cutty Ranks at Penthouse Studios. Cutty Ranks is pictured on the proper left side of the image, sitting on a ledge open to a cloudy night sky with cars, buildings, and people visible in the darkness. Cutty Ranks' proper left leg is on the floor and his proper right leg is up and leaning on the ledge. His hands are crossed one on top of the other in front of his lap. He is wearing a shirt with three fleur de lis designs down the middle and stripes on the sides and sleeves. He wears large rings on several fingers and a watch on his proper left wrist. On the back of the print is an inscription handwritten by Bill Adler identifying the subject, location, date, and photographer.

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