George Platt Lynes
1907–1955

Introduction

George Platt Lynes (April 15, 1907 – December 6, 1955) was an American fashion and commercial photographer who worked in the 1930s and 1940s. He produced photographs featuring many gay artists and writers from the 1940s that were acquired by the Kinsey Institute.

Wikidata identifier

Q474144

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, photographer

ULAN identifier

500003292

Names

George Platt Lynes, George Platt-Lynes

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