Description: A one-of a kind antique photo from the photo collection of Pacific Northwest photographer Oscar Loomis. His 1927-1937 collection spans a number of fascinating voyages on ships and on foot. Mr Loomis would go on to join the Merchant Marines in WWII. This personal photo is likely the only original in existence. Type & Size: A 4x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition; may have missing portions, age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Reverse side may have remnants (that do not affect the image) from being in a photo album or collection. Please see photos. This photograph features a rural landscape in Fossil, Oregon, with a central focus on a small group of buildings likely representing farms or homesteads. In the background, large hills or small mountains overlook the valley, suggesting a serene and remote agricultural setting typical of the region in 1929. Fossil, Oregon, is known for its rich paleontological history, hence its name. The area is renowned for fossil beds where ancient remains of plants and fish can be found. In 1929, Fossil would have been a small, rural community possibly involved in farming and livestock. The photograph captures the essence of early 20th-century rural life in the Pacific Northwest. There are no identifiable texts, brands, or logos in the photograph.
Price: 22 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-27T14:49:35.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: rural life, agriculture, farming, valley, historical
Theme: cities & towns, history, domestic & family life, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1929
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
