Print, Photographic

Name/Title

Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

1951.162.0390

Description

Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Nelson, 55th Anniversary, Oct. 24, 1953. Update 2009: Black and white glossy snapshot with scalloped outer edges of Lou and Lillian Nelson sitting in wooden chairs with a dark wooden buffet behind them laden with many flower arrangements in various vases on the top of the buffet. The background wall has paisley print wallpaper. Lou is wearing medium colored trousers, white shirt, and patterned tie and tie clip. He has a pocket keeper in shirt pocket. Lillian is wearing a dark long sleeved patterned dress with white spots with her hands clasped together in her lap. Written on back in pencil: "Our 55 annv. Oct. 24'-53. Lou and Lillian Nelson." Good condition. Slight soiling. Minor scratches in emulsion corners top and bottom right are bent. Small indents are seen all over surface. Fingerprints are seen side right. White discolorations at center of print. Update 2015-There is a second print of this photo from an inhouse booklet that was removed. Stamped in red on back: Oct 24, 1953. "Ludwig Photo Enterprises" stamped in purple ink." There is other text on back. Good condition with some anomolies on surface. Residue on back from being pasted in booklet. Measures 5" x 7."

Collection

Photograph Collection