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Set of five negatives in a paper pouch

mid-20th century

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

2013.46.29.57a: A pack of five negatives contained in a paper envelope. The paper envelope is white paper with black printed text. The text on the front reads: [Your negatives are inside... / Negatives are easily scratched or damaged. Handle them careful if you want reprints to be as good as your first prints. / For "the real economy of the superior".. insist on PANEL-ART ALBUM PRINTS! / Date]. The text on the back reads: [Pavey Envelope & tag Co. Newark, N.J.]. There are two sets of numbers on the back as well. The envelope contains five negatives: 2013.46.29.57b: A negative of a woman sitting and holding glasses. 2013.46.29.57c: A negative of a child standing on a street. 2013.46.29.57d: A negative of a child sitting on the front bumper of a car. 2013.46.29.57e: A negative of a woman sitting in front of a building. 2013.46.29.

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Catalog reference: 2013.46.29.57a-f

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