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Group of 4 silver gelatin photos circa late 1950's of the frescoes of the South Solon Free Meeting House in … Read more Group of 4 silver gelatin photos circa late 1950's of the frescoes of the South Solon Free Meeting House in rural Maine. Built in 1842 as a place for religious and community activities. The founders stipulated that the house opened freely on weekdays, when requested, for conference meetings and for lectures and addresses on all religious, benevolent, moral and scientific subjects. In the early 1950’s the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture summer artist residency school in Maine organized three national juried competitions that selected artists to paint fresco murals at the Meeting House. Photos taken by Paul Cordes (1893-1979) New York. Notes on verso of each with the corresponding artists, include John Wallace, William King, Thomas Mikkelson and Alfred Blaustein. Photographers stamp on verso. Also includes original typewritten info and envelope from the Skowhegan School. Photos in excellent condition. See less
- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 8ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1950s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Black & White Photography
- Silver Gelatin
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- excellent excellent less
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