Silver Gelatin Photographs of Maritime Subjects, Late 20th Century

Item Details

Photographers unknown
Various subjects, including boats, a harbor scene, and a portrait of Captain Ernest Parsons, late 20th century
Some photos are inscribed to the versos with ship details, under frame backing
Photographs are reproduction prints of early 20th century originals

Provenance
From the collection of Charles Sayles.
Sayles was a notable ship model maker and ivory carver. His most recognized work is the ivory whale adornment on Nantucket Lightship baskets, a prevailing feature since the 1940s.

Condition

- varied toning and yellowing to papers and gelatin binder; cracks to gelatin binder layers; silvering and fading to photographs; scuffs and scratches to frames; halftone pattern to portrait photograph is a result of reproduction after a different printing process.

Dimensions

- measures one frame.

Item #

ITMG638678