Canon del Muerto, Edward S. Curtis

Edward S. Curtis
1868 - 1952
Canon del Muerto

orotone, signed in the negative, in the original Curtis studio frame, circa 1900; accompanied by the original Curtis Studio label
image: 10 by 8 in. (25.4 by 20.3 cm.)
frame: 13 ½ by 11 ¾ in. (34.3 by 29.8 cm.)

Condition Report:
This orotone is in generally good to very good ondition. It has somewhat darker bronze tones. In raking light, the following are visible upon close inspection: swipe marks near the edges so the image; a few accretions in the upper left quadrant; and an area of soiling in the upper-center. There are a few minor chips and cracks to the original frame. The original Curtis Studio label is brittle and has become detached from the frame backing. There are remnants of old cellulose tape on the label and on the frame backing.