The dimensions are Approx. 2.5" x 5".

Glass plate negatives remain useful,as they can be printed again on photographic paper. Preserving these photographic materials greatly benefits future generations of researchers interested in the practice of photography before the digital revolution.

This is a high-quality, authentic and historical photographic plate from the 1860s to 1910s. This period includes WWI - a watershed event in the history of photography. During the early 20th century, glass plates were a far better medium than film for research-quality imaging because they were extremely stable and less likely to bend or distort, especially in large-format frames for wide-field imaging.

During the First World War professional and amateur photographers prepared to document events as war approached. Europe was extensively photographed by commercial press photographers. They documented the events using medium format glass plate cameras optimized for press use and hoping to record a unique personal experience. During WWI, hopes for detailed photographic coverage were quickly disappointed. Both the armed forces and the civilian authorities sought to limit photographersê access to events as much as possible. In the very early days of the War secrecy was a bit of an obsession and cameras were used for espionage. But with time, the Belgian Army, desperate to garner international support, allowed Allied and neutral civilian press photographers considerable freedom to photograph the army attempts to resist the German advance. The result was one of the first wartime demonstrations of the power of photography as propaganda. Now, these photographic plates documenting WWI are rare and highly collectable.

This lot is located in Boca Raton, Fl and its shipment will be made directly by Artelisted. Shipping insurance is the responsibility of the buyer. Ask us if you want to add insurance cost. Note that if there is loss or damage due to bad handling by the transporter, this loss will be assumed only by the buyer. Enquires are welcome, do not hesitate to contact us at your convenience, we are looking to providing you with an excellent service.

This lot is in overal good original condition (considering its age). Please, see included images. The sale is for the glass plate only. Artelisted offers (only for the winner) the possibility of us printing the image on Epson Hot Press Fine Art Paper, smooth Matte Natural (cotton rag media with a natural smooth finish. Extremely high color gamut and black density. Acid-free and PH buffered. 90 ISO Brightness. The paper dimensions can vary but are approx. 5" x 6". The cost of this service per image is $ 9. The shipping would be consolidated with that of the lot.