Posted 8 years ago
scottvez
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This is an unusual tintype with a great backdrop.
The photographer has used the 1906 SF Earthquake as a backdrop for his photographs. The backdrop has numerous buildings that are shells or rubble. The scene compares favorably to actual photographs of the era.
I have seen many examples of the "tour car" tintype, some with the desirable Cliff House backdrop, but this is the first time that I have encountered this backdrop.
I don't know if the "4044 CAL" is meant to represent a license plate or California Street, which was hard hit with the earthquake.
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Thanks for looking tom and windwalker!
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Thanks kiva and brunswick.
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it kind of makes me think of an crew shot of a play or some kind of theater event, don't you think?
Thanks for looking and commenting cultcha.
I'd think that it was a family in the car.
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Thanks for looking ted and rico.
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Thanks much filmnet.
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You have an amazing collection. I would like to learn more about your photos and better my knowledge on my own collections if you don't mind directing me to where I can research online
Thanks cpbigd-- I appreciate you looking and commenting.
There are many online sites with information-- not sure what is the best.
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Thanks again nicefice!
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WOW! That is a blockbuster photo with the Earthquake backdrop. I have never seen one before.
Thanks postcard-- I was surprised when I found it. I had never seen the backdrop either!
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Thanks jscott!
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Thanks crafts!
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Very interesting! I just had to see what I could find in reference to the 4044 and there is a 4044 California Street there...the financial district is very near there from what I saw and so is Nob Hill... I don't know but I tend to agree with you that it did refer to the address not the license plate.