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Young Gertrude: 1894
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 9:40pm.
Gertrude Käsebier, daughter of the photographer, at Crecy en Brie, France, in 1894. View full size. 8x10 glass negative by Gertrude Käsebier.
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Black and Ragged Edges
Submitted by jmiller on Tue, 04/01/2008 - 10:03am.
I have noticed that the glass plate look is making a comeback among art photographers today, with emulation of these kinds of effects in border treatment, and a hand-finished, "worked-over" appearance.
This is a lovely and evocative image, by the way.
[The "border" is the clear part of the plate where there's no emulsion. - Dave]
Gertrude the Younger
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Mon, 03/31/2008 - 8:41pm.
Haunting features and expression. Like a painting.
Gertrude Käsebier?
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 03/30/2008 - 10:37pm.
So is this Gertrude Käsebier Jr.?
[Gertrude fille, yes. - Dave]
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