Antique Photogravure Santa Barbara Mission by A. W. Elson, Boston. Hand Colored.This rare antique hand colored photogravure art print of the Santa Barbara Mission in California dated circa 1906, is An incredibly rare and unique antique photogravure to add to your collection. The antique hand colored photogravure print is from circa 1906. It features a photograph of the Santa Barbara Mission printed by the photogravure method by A. W. Elson & Co. The print was hand colored and mounted or paper backing that has one edge hand torn ("deckled").
This rare print measures 4.75" high by 7.5" wide. The print is mounted on a beige backing that is 8.25" W X 5.5" H. The title "Santa Barbara Mission" is hand-written in pencil at the bottom of the backing. The print and backing are attached to a secondary taupe backing (9" x 6.5") by the tipping method where it is attached along the top edge. The secondary backing is mounted on a thick card stock matting (12" x 15"), also by the tipping method (see photos).The photogravure print and its backing are in excellent, flawless condition with no stains, tears, or foxing. The large matting is in very good condition with a small nick in one corner, slightly rounded corners (due to age and handling), and a nice toned patina.
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