ANTIQUE PHOTOGRAPH FEATURING A PARADE ON A STREET IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS.

OF SPECIAL NOTE IS THE SIGN FOR J. BORDEAUX, PHOTOGRAPHER AND CRAYON ARTIST. 

SIGNS:
“… OOKS THE OLD CORNER STORE. WALLPAPER”
“THE W.F. ADAMS COMPANY”
“OLD CORNER WALLPAPER CO. INTERIOR DECORATORS”
“CHRIS KUENZEL”
“SPRINGFIELD COOPERATIVE BANK 192”
“BOOTS SHOES.”
“190 J.F. WRIGHT. 190”
“FRANK E. CLARK”
“J. BORDEAUX… TOGRAPHER… D CRAYON ARTIST”

ON THE TROLLEY: “SAINT JAMES AVENU…”

SIZE. Photo and border: Approximately 7 7/16 x 9 5/16 inches. Mount: Approximately 11 x 13 15/16 inches.

CONDITION. Photo: Milkiness on the buildings and parade, to the right of center. A few spots. Photo is slightly raised in a thin vertical line, from top to bottom, at left side, which is more apparent when tilted. Mount: Wear around edges and at corners, including chipped away pieces. Tear at left side. Foxing. Heavy soiling and staining. Back has foxing, and an odd pattern of heavy soiling and discoloration.

APPEARANCE. Very good sepia tones, with some areas being especially rich. Very good depth of field. Wonderful natural light falling on the scene. Great signage, great content.