(Photographs: Albumen) ORIGINAL, CIRCA 1890, ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH FULL LENGTH PORTRAIT ON SWISS PANEL MOUNT, OF A YOUNG WOMAN WITH BEAUTIFUL LONG FLOWING HAIR. Jackson, Mich.: [John W.] Paine, circa 1890. Albumen photograph measuring 2-7/16" x 5-1/2" on photographer's card mount measuring 2-7/8" x 6-7/16" with titles printed to lower margin mount recto. A beautiful and unusual full length portrait of a young women displaying her unusually long wavy hair which comes close to reaching the floor; the format and size of the photograph perfectly compliments the subject, with the end result being a wonderful example of late 19th century vernacular photography; photo with minor spotting; mount age-tanned and with minor spotting, fading to photographer's imprint and minor damp staining along bottom edge. The condition of the Swiss panel is VERY GOOD (6/10). Both BEAUTIFUL AND RARE format and subject matter.
Note: Graded on a 10 point grading scale used for prints and original works of art. 10/10 - Mint; No damage to the print surface. 9/10 - Excellent; Mild condition issues that are barely perceptible to the naked eye. 8/10 - Very Fine; Mild or moderate condition issues visible under very close inspection or under raking light. 7/10 - Fine; Mild or moderate condition issues that attract the eye under gallery lighting conditions. 6/10 - Very Good; Moderate or mild condition issues that attract the eye under normal viewing conditions. 5/10 - Good; Moderate or severe issues that attract the eye under normal viewing conditions and disrupt the image. 4/10 - Fair; Moderate or severe condition issues that are immediately apparent and significantly detract from the overall look of the work. 3/10 - Poor; Work has severe condition issues and some may be beyond repair. 2/10 - Very Poor; Work has significant severe condition issues and beyond repair. 1/10 - Unsellable; Work is not suitable for resale. # 001134