Offered is a fascinating lot of 10 original vintage 4 x 5 inch black-and-white Kodak Safety Film negatives documenting mid-century California subjects, including Los Angeles architecture, posed portraits, interiors, outdoor scenes and an observatory.
One negative is accompanied by its original photographer's sleeve identifying the residence as:
“6003 Damask (Elmquist)”
“Chimney + gables from rear of house”
The address corresponds to 6003 Damask Ave, Los Angeles, California 90056.
The sleeve also retains original photographic exposure and processing notes, including f/32, D-76 developer and development information, providing additional context for how the photograph was produced.
The group includes:
• Architectural views of the residence at 6003 Damask Ave, Los Angeles
• A striking photograph of a large observatory dome in a rocky mountainous setting
• Several posed male and female portraits
• A woman photographed in an elaborate feathered costume or theatrical attire
• A woman posed in a mid-century residential interior with fireplace and bookshelves
• A man seated outdoors on stone steps
• A California beach/coastal scene
• Additional California architectural and lifestyle imagery
Several of the portraits have a theatrical, fashion, editorial or promotional quality, although the original purpose and identities of the subjects are unknown.
The negatives are Kodak Safety Film and measure approximately 4 x 5 inches each. Kodak edge markings/numbers vary among the negatives.
The original negatives show expected age and handling wear. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition.
The positive images shown in the listing are digital inversions of the original negatives provided to help buyers clearly see the photographic content. The original 4 x 5 negatives are what is being sold.
An unusual surviving group of mid-century California photographic material with an identified Los Angeles address and a diverse range of architectural, portrait, interior and lifestyle subjects.
Sold together as one lot of 10 original negatives.
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