Vintage c. 1890 gelatin silver print vernacular photograph of a group of men, women, and children posed together outdoors. A woman in the front row holds a pair of binoculars in her hand and two of the children in the front have zither lap harps. Perhaps this was a family gathering filled with outdoors activities, bird watching, and music. The photo mount has a delicate floral embossed border that adds to the outdoorsy theme of the image.
This photo was created using the first Kodak camera, no. 540. Introduced by George Eastman, it placed the power of photography in the hands of anyone who could press a button. Unlike earlier cameras that used a glass plate negative for each exposure, the Kodak came preloaded with a 100-exposure roll of flexible film. After finishing the roll, the consumer mailed the camera back to the factory to have the prints made. The camera, loaded with a fresh roll of film was returned with the negatives and mounted prints. In capturing everyday moments and memories, the Kodak's distinctive circular snapshots defined a new style of photography––informal, personal, and fun.
Measurements: 4.25" x 5.25" mounted with an image size diameter of 3.5"
Seller info: shelf 10