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Superb Masterpiece Half Plate of Young Woman McClees & Germon Philadelphia Id'd

$ 1452

Availability: 100 in stock

Description

Amazing half plate of a very well-to-do young woman with an fantastic dress.  This half plate had the original seals when I bought it, but the glass was almost opaque.  Underneath was a minty photograph with exceptional tones, etc.  There is one little squiggly line centered at the bottom of the image, but that is not a scratch, but a line from the process of making the photograph.  Image has a split full case and I was surprised to find a tiny little piece of paper stating that this is "Lilly, Oct 3rd, 1853"  Cool period ID.  The photograph was done by McClees and Germon of Philadelphia.  Every image I have ever had that was done by this pair of photographers has been top notch.  Just a killer image that will stay on my shelf if it doesn't sell.  I was just in a mood to list it tonight. It's been in the collection for at least 5 years.  Thanks for looking.