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May Vernacular Photo History Auction

Wed, May 6, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-06 11:00:00 2026-05-06 11:00:00 America/New_York Michael Lehr Michael Lehr : May Vernacular Photo History Auction https://auction.michaellehrantiques.com/auctions/michael-lehr-antiques/may-vernacular-photo-history-auction-22757
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Lot 145

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Large Studio Camera, Dated 1928

Estimate: $200 - $400
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Silver gelatin photograph showing a photographic workspace centered on a very large studio camera, likely a 20 X 24 inch copy camera. a dated stamp on the verso reading October 26, 1928. Additional pencil notations reference an enlarging or projection setup, though not fully legible. The image depicts a substantial large-format studio camera mounted on a wheeled stand, featuring an oversized front standard and ground glass back. The operator is shown adjusting the camera while viewing the ground glass, indicating active focusing or composition. To the right, a separate illuminated viewing screen or easel displays a projected image, suggesting the camera is being used in conjunction with a projection or copying system for reproduction work. Overhead ducts, suspended wiring, and controlled lighting elements point to a professional studio or industrial photographic environment. The scale of the camera and its integration with auxiliary projection equipment indicate specialized use, likely for copying artwork, enlarging images, or producing photographic reproductions rather than standard portrait work. The photograph offers a detailed view of early 20th-century large-format studio practice, documenting both the camera and its working setup within a technical environment.

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