Roses in Window (3 of 3) Glass Plate Negative west African handicraft MA estate sale of artist

MA estate sale of artist Lois Gross Smiley)

Round: 2 3/8"

black on the interior)

which is invariably full of fine and unusual things

Roses in Window (3 of 3) Glass Plate Negative west African handicraft MA estate sale of artistThis is one of three 5" x 7" glass plate negatives in the shop capturing arrangements of roses in various settings. Pretty unusual, I think they are wonderful both as images and objects, and would probably prop them just as is in a windowsill, which is how I photographed them. I believe they probably date to the 1910s or 20s. Really lovely. The slide shows a little peeling and few scratches, I think just adding to its terrific moodiness and aura! 5" x