Photo Authentication Service (Idle thoughts)

[Runscott]

I was able to hold that image and examine it (along with a bunch of other Lincoln images David was working with). They really got me to thinking about the need many people think they have for a 'Type' system, and reinforced my own opinion.

The above Lincoln is one of the coolest photos I've ever seen - period. I didn't bid on it because I couldn't rationalize having a photo of a 'damned Yankee' on my wall , but if I ever did, it would probably be this one of Lincoln.

[Leon]

Great photo drc. Thanks for sharing.

[drc]

I still have to think it all over. Something for the future. Thank you for the input.

I understand collectors wanting a letter or whatever for a single photo. When I worked for an auction house recently, they did pay me by the hour and had me identify and write up descriptions of them-- including all the interesting stuff, like where the photographer came from etc. Might be different services for different folks/needs.

The pictured oversized photo is an 1890s platinum print made from the original 1860 negative. Platinum print is one of the highest forms of black and white photography and used platinum instead of of silver. It doesn't fade or deteriorate like many other photos, thus the grade A image. So it's essentially a highest quality reprint from the 1800s. Interestingly, the image is clearer and more detailed than an original version. And the the guy who made the print signed the back.

[Ladder7]

Originally Posted by Runscott

*snip* ...because I couldn't rationalize having a photo of a 'damned Yankee' on my wall ,

And that goes for Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio etc!