1925 Calvin Coolidge Wife Dog Swampscott Mansion Original Glass Negative OOAK For Sale

1925 Calvin Coolidge Wife Dog Swampscott Mansion Original Glass Negative OOAK

Original 1925 Glass Plate Negative – President Calvin Coolidge & First Lady in Swampscott (MA)

Up for sale is an original 1925 vintage glass plate press negative capturing President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady Grace Coolidge strolling with their dog along the grounds of White Court, the Summer White House in Swampscott, Massachusetts.

Details & Envelope Transcriptions

• Outer Envelope Inscription: \"Pres. Coolidge + Mrs. in Swampscott, Mass.\"

• Visual Content: Full-length outdoor portrait showing President Coolidge in a light suit and straw hat walking alongside Grace Coolidge, who is walking their white collie dog (Rob Roy/Prudence Prim) in front of the grand portico columns of the Swampscott summer estate.

A exceptional OOAK presidential history artifact, North Shore Massachusetts local heritage piece, and 1920s White House photojournalism negative. Includes original annotated paper storage envelope.

Condition

Very Good Vintage Condition. Original glass plate negative is intact without cracks or major damage across the main image. The photo emulsion layer exhibits sharp focus, rich detail, and strong tonal contrast throughout the figures and architectural backdrop. Minor edge wear along the extreme glass borders as pictured. Includes original handwritten storage envelope.

The glass plate negative measures 4 x 5In.
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