{"product_id":"lot-photos-anciennes-noir-et-blanc-pochette-kodak-vintage-retro-1930-50","title":"Lot of old black and white photos + vintage retro Kodak pouch 1930s-50s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot consists of several old black and white photographs, accompanied by an original Kodak sleeve. The prints are fanned out, revealing at least six distinct silver gelatin prints. Each photo has a serrated white border, typical of amateur prints from the 1930s to 1950s. The images show group scenes, including a gathering in front of a boat named \"Adolphe Julien\" and a portrait of several women posing outdoors, with a harbor or urban background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kodak sleeve visible in the background bears the inscription \"Produits Kodak\" (Kodak Products) and \"Photo – Endoume,\" with an address in Marseille. It features vintage graphics with red and black framing on a beige background, characteristic of mid-20th century advertising design. The overall condition of the sleeve shows a patina of use, with no major chips or visible handwritten inscriptions on the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs offer great sharpness and a beautiful range of gray tones, attesting to the silver gelatin quality of the era. The captured scenes illustrate moments of daily life or events, with careful composition. The serrated edges reinforce the authenticity and retro appearance of the set. No handwritten text or annotations are visible on the exposed faces of the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lot is presented as shown in the photo, with the Kodak sleeve in the background and the prints fanned out in the foreground. The ensemble evokes the aesthetic and amateur photographic technique from the early to mid-20th century, a period marked by the democratization of family photography thanks to Kodak products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot constitutes an authentic visual testimony of France from the 1930s to 1950s, through spontaneous snapshots and an original sleeve, ideal for wall decoration, vintage scenography, or iconographic research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The sleeve shows signs of wear and a slight patina consistent with its age. The photographs show clean edges and a generally well-preserved appearance, with no visible tears or folds on the illustrated faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nKodak revolutionized popular photography from the late 19th century, but it was in the years 1930-1950 that the brand became massively established in France thanks to its accessible films and development services. Local lab sleeves, like \"Photo-Endoume\" in Marseille, were common for returning prints to customers, with each shop applying its own stamp or design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by professional seller. Your order receives special attention to ensure the safety of antique items during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old photos, vintage prints, retro photographs, 1950s Kodak, black and white photo, Photo-Endoume sleeve, Marseille photography, old photos France, vintage photograph lot, retro wall decor, silver print, old black and white photography\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54317172293959,"sku":"27f91773-ad68-4eb2-a7a8-b54b72f2887c","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_9ead2885-b6fd-410a-b065-cdfc4336c292.jpg?v=1783616027","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-photos-anciennes-noir-et-blanc-pochette-kodak-vintage-retro-1930-50","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}