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Chicago Portrait Co. Infamous W. A Carson Remakes

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 150.00 USD
Chicago Portrait Co. Infamous W. A Carson Remakes
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This lot feature a true piece of history, two Chicago Portrait Company enlarged photograph portraits of W. A. Carson works, one of Yellowstone falls, the other of Devils Tower Wyoming. What makes these photographs, form the 1920s a part of history is the tale behind them .The Chicago Portrait Co. was in the business of enlarging photographs into portraits. The Company around this time began a risky new business idea enlarging W.A. Carson's and other artist's works then misrepresenting them to be hand painted. This caught the attention of the FTC and IRS resulting in a trial in the supreme court. These two true pieces of history are in great condition for there age with there original convex frames. Measure: ( In order listed above) 18" H x 13" W , 13 1/2" H x 12" W.