Vernacular press photography refers to functional photographs created quickly for practical purposes like newspaper documentation, insurance records, or police reports, rather than artistic expression. These images, often captured under harsh flash lighting with minimal composition, develop an accidental noir atmosphere that makes them compelling decades later. The photograph discussed is an 8x10 silver gelatin print showing a vintage car crash at night, featuring a wrecked sedan, policemen examining damage, and wet pavement reflecting flashbulb glare. Physical characteristics like foxing, creasing, and wrinkles indicate its age and authenticity as a historical artifact.
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Vintage Car Crash Press Photograph | Mid-Century Noir AmericanaAdded:
You know I love the look on his face, that guy in the back right there.
I wonder if that's his sled or if he was just there when he witnessed the accident. Here's an 8 by 10 original.
I guess it's silver gelatin.
Some foxing on the back, little bit of creasing and some wrinkles. There's also up here, let me flip this over.
Uh that's happening right there.
Yeah, man.
Great photo.
I've got lots of This is one of the weird ones I've got. I've got I've also got a lot of burlesque, some sex worker sexy stuff. I've got a lot of vintage erotica. I've got Bukowski, the Beats.
Check my store out. I never turn down a reasonable offer. And yeah, man, you can add this one to your collection.
I can pack it up and ship it out today.
Thanks for watching.
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