The Baptism of Ms. Robinson

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A black-and-white photograph by Kenneth Royster of the baptism of Ms. Robinson. There are three (3) figures in the image, all dressed in white and standing in waist-deep water. Ms. Robinson is in the center of the image. She is shown in motion, emerging from the water. Her mouth is open and her hands are extended toward the camera. A spray of water is visible. The figures on either side of Ms. Robinson are turned in toward her to help guide her out of the water. There is a numerical inscription and a photographer's stamp on the reverse.

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