Brett Weston

mounted, signed, dated, and inscribed, 'To Aunt Mazie' by the photographer in pencil on the mount, matted, 1942

The photographer to his aunt, Mary Weston Seaman

By descent to her daughter, Jeannette Seaman

By descent to her nephew, John W. Longstreth

This early print, on paper with a slight sheen, and mounted on smooth, thin cream-colored card, is in generally excellent condition. When examined in high raking light, tiny striations on the surface are visible in the upper right quadrant, as well as light, age-appropriate silvering at the periphery. The mount is very slightly age-darkened, primarily at the edges, and there is occasional, light soiling on the front and back. Notations 'L84.2003.10' and 'EWP83' are written in unidentified hands in pencil on the reverse.
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