This is an original 1932 halftone print of men printing positives from negative film in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. The caption writes, "The industry wastes ten times as much negative (four cents a foot) as it uses. Positives (one cent a food) for 150 prints of a 7,000 foot picture cost $10,000. Annual Hollywood film consumption: $15,000,000 worth."
CONDITION
This 79+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.
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Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
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Grade: Near Mint
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Dimensions: Approximately 6.25 x 4.75 inches; 16 x 12 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)
Keywords specific to this image: Stage, Movie Studios, Cinemas
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