Vintage old photos 1930s-1950s retro lot + black & white family booklet

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This lot consists of several old black and white photographs, accompanied by a booklet or protective sleeve visible on the right side of the image. The photographs come in various formats, typical of private silver halide prints from the 1930s to the 1950s. The subjects mainly depict family life scenes: children's portraits, outdoor scenes, and beach photographs, all captured with a matte or slightly satin silver halide finish, depending on the print.

The photos display varied shades of grey, some with strong contrasts, others slightly faded, attesting to their age. A central portrait of a little girl in a light dress, standing, illustrates the printing technique of the era, with typical scalloped edges. Several other shots show children, including a baby in an old pram, and a young girl posing on a beach.

The booklet or sleeve visible on the right, made of thick material covered with protective tissue paper yellowed by time, is used for storing the prints. Note the presence of an envelope or translucent interleaf, often used to protect photographs from light and humidity.

The subjects' clothing style, the quality of the photographic paper, and the general appearance of the prints confirm a dating consistent with the 1930s to 1950s. The scenes are captured in varied environments: indoors, outdoors, at the beach, in the countryside, reflecting the private and authentic nature of these visual documents.

The photographs show slight signs of age: rounded corners, patinated edges, and some handling marks, with no major degradation visible on this side. The lot is ideal for anyone looking for genuine photographic testimonies of everyday life from yesteryear, with a visual authenticity specific to silver halide prints of that period.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The photographs show signs of wear compatible with their age: slight discoloration, minor creases, and general patina. The booklet and protective papers show natural yellowing and some superficial tears on the visible edges.

Did you know? Family silver halide prints from the 1930s to 1950s were often made by local studios or developed at home using portable darkrooms. Each photograph was unique, with manual exposure giving a singular character to each image, and storage in specific booklets or envelopes allowed family memories to be preserved for several generations.

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