USS Constitution, Old Ironsides Before 1931Restoration

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EphemeraTrueTrue USS Constitution, Old Ironsides Before 1931Restoration No Modern Reproductions - Always Vintage Originals - Actual Item Shown Original Photograph from the archives of George WoodruffThis photo was taken before the ship had been restored in the 1930sGeorge took a number of photos of the restoration and launching ceremonies On Back: Old Constitution in pencil script Approximate Size: 7 x 8-1/2 inches 17.8 x 21.6 centimetersPrinted on standard weight paper with a glossy finish Condition: A few glaze cracks in marginsNear Mint / Mint except as noted Who was George Woodruff ? George Woodruff's business card said "Reportive Photography for Reproduction" and a review of his work shows that thedescription was indeed true. He lived in the Greater Boston Area. In 1915 he was working for the New York Journal. His work extended into the 60's and included many notable events. His pictures were available via wire service for publication in various newspapers. He did a lot of magazine work particularly in the sports category. Naturally his work included commercial shoots for advertising. He documented experiments and processes for colleges and industries. A large and probably a good portion of his "bread and butter" work was the annual picture taking for camps, schools,and colleges. This was not individual portraiture but activity read more

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