Description: The item for sale is a group of six large format printed photographic images that were produced at the end of the nineteenth century in Zurich, Switzerland. The images were produced by exposing the subject to a light sensitive coating on a metal plate. The plate is then etched and used in intaglio printing. Colors are added to the image using a lithographic process. The subject of the images is the traditional folk dress of various regions of Switzerland, which was a confederation of cantons with distinct cultures during the period. The six cantons include Tessin, Scaffhausen, Solothurn, Schnyx, Uri and Thurgau. The dress features elaborate hats and embroidery. The left bottom edge is inscribed Photogr. Aufnahme von R. Ganz, Zurich and the right bottom is inscribed Chromophotogravure: Polygraphisches Institut, Zurich. The photogravures were previously matted and framed. There is a demarcation line around the image where the mat edge used to be, This is shown in photograph 7 where the full sheet is in the image. The backing of the frame was corrugated cardboard. The mat was glued along the top margin of the sheet. Spots of glue residue were removed from the top margin well outside the image area. The images retain their original color intensity. The sheet size is 16 1/2" x 22". The image size is 11 1/2" 16 1/2".
Price: 43 USD
Location: Glenside, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-30T15:14:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Region of Origin: Europe
Framing: Unframed
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Large (Greater than 10")
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: 1890-1899
Color: Color
Photo Type: Photogravure
Subject: Fashion & Costumes
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Type: Photograph
