Description: A one-of a kind antique photo from the photo collection of Pacific Northwest photographer Oscar Loomis. His 1927-1937 collection spans a number of fascinating voyages on ships and on foot. Mr Loomis would go on to join the Merchant Marines in WWII. This personal photo is likely the only original in existence. Type & Size: A 4.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition; may have missing portions, age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Reverse side may have remnants (that do not affect the image) from being in a photo album or collection. Please see photos. In this photo, a camping scene is depicted near Fossil, Oregon, in 1929. The image shows a campsite with several tents pitched in a wooded area, surrounded by tall trees. Two women and a child are seen near the campfire, while three early 20th-century automobiles are parked nearby. The atmosphere appears peaceful and captures a typical outdoor camping experience from the late 1920s. Fossil, Oregon, is known for its rich geological history and fossil beds, which attract many visitors interested in natural history. In the 1920s, camping trips like the one depicted were popular among families and groups who sought to explore the American wilderness and enjoy outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and fossil hunting. The camping equipment depicted, including the canvas tents and vintage cars, reflects the outdoor lifestyle of that era.Visible text includes the caption “Ye Happy Camp. 9-21-1928,” which indicates the scene's cheerful and leisurely nature. The names of the people in the photo are unknown, and no identifiable brands or logos are visible.
Price: 22 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-27T14:49:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: tents, forests, campfire, vintage cars, wilderness, family campi
Theme: nature, leisure, travel, history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1929
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
