George Walsh from Kromo Gravure "Leading Moving Picture Stars" (W623)
George Walsh from "Leading Moving Picture Stars" (W623). Issued ca. 1917 by Kromo Gravure Photo Company, Detroit, Michigan. Several sets of photos of early silent film screen stars were available over the counter in packages/ boxed sets of 50 unnumbered cards for a dime. Cards were sold to other companies for their movie card promotions. Blank back or may include advertising information. Black and white images with white borders. Facsimile signatures. Printed on heavy paper stock. Kromo Gravure and title -- "Leading Moving Picture Stars" -- printed on box. From "Rounded Corners Set".
Artwork Details
- Title: George Walsh from Kromo Gravure "Leading Moving Picture Stars" (W623)
- Publisher: Kromo Gravure Photo Company, Detroit, Michigan
- Date: ca. 1917
- Medium: Commercial photolithograph
- Dimensions: Sheet: 3 7/16 × 2 1/8 in. (8.8 × 5.4 cm)
- Classifications: Prints, Ephemera
- Credit Line: The Jefferson R. Burdick Collection, Gift of Jefferson R. Burdick
- Object Number: 63.350.536.623.136
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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Kromo Gravure Photo Company, Detroit, Michigan
ca. 1917
Kromo Gravure Photo Company, Detroit, Michigan
ca. 1917
Kromo Gravure Photo Company, Detroit, Michigan
ca. 1917
Kromo Gravure Photo Company, Detroit, Michigan
ca. 1917
Kromo Gravure Photo Company, Detroit, Michigan
ca. 1917
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