Oct 15, 2015 - Sale 2393

Sale 2393 - Lot 119

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,800 - $ 2,200
(MASSACHUSETTS)
Album titled "Tercentenary Exposition of Governmental Activities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts," with approximately 175 photographs of displays in connection with the state government, with booths related to the various government offices, including Civil Service, the State Police, the Department of Correction, Welfare Services, and Education, among others, all charmingly decorated (including numerous American flags), each meant to highlight accomplishments of the various offices. Silver prints, 7 1/4x9 1/4 inches (18.4x23.5 cm.), mounted to linen, with the photographer's credit hand stamp on mount verso. Oblong 4to, gilt-lettered cloth covers with a twin-bolt binding; with a title page and short introductory page. 1930