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Original 1959 vintage color photograph documenting an intimate social gathering in a mid-century home.
The photograph shows a formally dressed man in a tuxedo/bow tie seated on an ornate upholstered sofa with a woman in a white blouse and dark pants. Another woman is partially visible at left. A table in the foreground contains multiple bottles, glasses and barware, creating a particularly strong 1950s cocktail-party/social-history scene.
The top border is printed “MAY • 59 •”, providing unusually strong documentation of the photograph’s date.
The interior is also visually interesting, featuring an ornate carved sofa, decorative side table, table lamp, curtains and mid-century domestic furnishings. The bottles and party setting add considerable period detail.
Date: May 1959
Approximate size: 3 1/2 x 5 inches
Type: Original vintage color snapshot
Photographer: Unknown
Location: Unknown
Estimated Date
May 1959 — confirmed by the printed date on the photograph.
This is stronger dating evidence than an estimate based solely on clothing or photographic appearance.
Condition
Fair to Good vintage condition.
* Noticeable crease/abrasion across the upper portion of the image
* Additional surface marks and scratches
* Age-related fading and color shift
* Some discoloration/toning
* Minor edge and corner wear
* Reverse is blank
* No major tears or missing sections visible
The imperfections are part of the photograph’s original vintage condition and are visible in the listing photographs.
Why This Photo Is Collectible
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