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St. Louis, MO 63144 , United States
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Wilson Bentley (1865-1931) "Snow Crystals", 1900
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Description
"Snowflakes" by Wilson Bentley (1865-1931).
Three microphotographs from glass plate negatives, artist mounted to embossed cards, two dated verso in pencil; shadowbox framed with archival materials and museum glass, Image 5" x 5"; frame 10" x 10".
Price is for all 3.
#1
Image is 2½" across on a 5" x 5" embossed card. This image is a slightly larger size and somewhat different color than the other two. It is undated.
#2
Image is 2¼" across on a 5" x 5" embossed card. Dated verso, "Feb 25 1900".
#3
Image is 2¼" across on a 5" x 5" embossed card. Dated verso, "1-29-1900".¹
Wilson Bentley was born in Jericho, Vermont in 1865. He was the first person ever to photograph a snowflake. He was also the first person to suggest "no two snowflakes are alike". Throughout his career he photographed over 5,000 snow crystals, as they were called then.
¹In 1931 Bentley published a book called "Snow Crystals" in which he illustrated nearly 2500 specimens. Snowflake #3 is shown on page 52, reproduced here. -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (exact item) Notes: Annotated and dated on the backs of the cards in pencil. Origin: United States, Vermont Period: 1900-1919 Materials: Photography Condition: Good. Creation Date: 1900 Styles / Movements: Realism, Black & White Dealer Reference #: 3471 Incollect Reference #: 266714 -
Dimensions
W. 5 in; H. 5 in; W. 12.7 cm; H. 12.7 cm;
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