Lot of vintage black and white Kodak photos + vintage 30s-50s retro booklet

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot consists of several old black and white photographs accompanied by a "Kodak Products" booklet with typical mid-20th century graphics. The shots, visible in the photo, show scenes of family life, architecture, and group portraits, with a characteristic silver halide aesthetic from the 1930s to 1950s. The photos have serrated edges, a common detail on amateur prints from that era.

The cardboard booklet, identifiable by its "Kodak Products" inscription in red and black letters on a beige background, demonstrates a classic advertising presentation from the brand. The retro design, the use of geometric fonts, and the graphic composition clearly evoke the period from the 1930s to 1950s. The overall condition of the lot shows a slight patina and small signs of use consistent with its age.

The photographs show different subjects: a group gathered around a table, the facade of an old building, and an outdoor scene in front of a building, each contributing to the documentary interest of the set. Two black photographic negatives are also visible, adding an extra dimension to this lot of visual archives. The shots are small prints, with no precise dimensions indicated.

The set is placed on a dark surface, which highlights the contrasts of the prints and the slightly satin texture of the photo paper. No handwritten text or annotations are visible on the exposed face of the photos or the booklet. The Kodak booklet, in apparent good condition, has rounded corners and simple binding, typical of promotional materials distributed in specialized shops of the time.

This lot perfectly illustrates the world of old photographic memories, typical of amateur production in France during the interwar and post-war periods. The choice of black and white, the presence of negatives, and the style of the Kodak booklet make it an emblematic set of vintage and retro photography.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible patina of use on photos and booklet, no restoration.

Did you know? Kodak, founded in 1888, revolutionized popular photography in the 20th century with its accessible films and prints. Kodak booklets and advertising materials were commonly distributed in the 1930s-50s to accompany the popularization of amateur photography.

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