Show Off your Charles M. Conlon's Type 1 Photos

[sphere and ash]

Apparently Henry has evidence that Underwood used Conlon negatives. If such evidence exists, then my assertion is wrong and I apologize. If anyone can access the evidence, it would be interesting.

[horzverti]

Originally Posted by sphere and ash

I feel strongly that these are not vintage prints (i.e., Type 1) and believe instead that all Underwoods are copy prints of Conlons.

Originally Posted by sphere and ash

Apparently Henry has evidence that Underwood used Conlon negatives. If such evidence exists, then my assertion is wrong and I apologize. If anyone can access the evidence, it would be interesting.

I agree with Paul. I also would like to learn more about the evidence. Ideally, I'd like to view the evidence.

[T206Jim]

Here is a collection of 1904 Conlon Type 1 HOFers. 1904 was the first year he photographed baseball.

Griffith, Wagner, Willis
Walsh, Evers, Nichols


1904 Conlons.jpg

[sphere and ash]

I love the 1904s!

[Kris19]

That incredible grouping looks even better framed up! Congratulations, Jim!

[pherbener]

Those 1904's look great Jim. Love the display!

[sphere and ash]

I’m having trouble photographing this without reflection. The eyes have been enhanced. I’ve always been struck by this print’s middle tones compared to the Underwood print, which is very high contrast. Copy prints build up contrast.

Let me be clear that I have a financial interest in seeing all Underwood Conlon prints as copy prints. There are a substantial number of people who believe that Conlon had an affiliation with Underwood—you can read it in the current Leland’s catalog, for example. I encourage anyone with evidence of a relationship between Conlon and Underwood to share it.