Print, Photographic

1949.068.0224

1949.068.0224

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1949.068.0224

Description

Helen McMicken. Update - 2009: Two original black & white studio portrait prints attached to black matboard with gilt edges. Image shows young woman wearing a dark dress with decorative beaded, circular design on front bodice & a high neck collar with lace edging. A small broachlike stick pin is at front neck edge. Dress has self fabric covered buttons. Woman's dark hair is in an updo with swirling front bangs. She has a drop earring on left ear. Written on back in white pencil: Mrs. Andrew McMicken. She was a Cannon. Original #1 Fair condition with heavy soiling on mat & print surface of dark smudges, indentions, small vertical tear at lower edge. Ink residue & other scratches. Major scuffing is seen at various locations. Backside edges are worn & flecks of tiny stain are apparent. Original #2. Same size. Written on back in red ink: Mrs. McMicken. Fair condition. Wear on all edges, bent top left corner. Print is soiled with dark smudges & abrasions. Small flecks of black ink are seen at top left & right. Many tiny scratches are throughout image. Backside has minor scuffing.

Collection

Photograph Collection