Description: A 1940s Original / Vintage 7 1/2" x 9 1/4" photograph of VIRGINIA MAYO. The original studio identification number (V.M.302) can be found in the bottom right corner. Original vintage borderless photograph on glossy single weight paper stock (the scans are taken with a black background to best view the condition of the photographs edges and corners). FROM THE GEORGE SMOOTS COLLECTION. The photo is in EXCELLENT condition, corner creases at the tips of the bottom corners, light dimpling above the bottom edge from where a press snipe was once attached to the reverse. - I am unsure if this photo has been trimmed. I understand that photographers from the period often preferred borderless photos of the portraits of their subjects. I surmise if this photo has been trimmed, it was done so by the original photographer when it was originally acquired. - Grading is subjective, please use the oversized scans included in the listing to best determine condition. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN PAST THE OVERSIZED SCANS SHOWN BELOW FOR DETAILS OUTLINING THE PROVENANCE PERTAINING TO THIS PHOTO. GUARANTEED TO BE 100% VINTAGE AND ORIGINAL SAVE ON SHIPPING - ONLY A SINGLE SHIPPING FEE IS APPLIED TO ALL AUCTION WINS AND PURCHASES MADE FROM MY EBAY STORE ON THE SAME DAY. PLEASE WAIT FOR ME TO SEND YOU AN INVOICE, REFLECTING THE COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT, PRIOR TO MAKING PAYMENT. THANK YOU.ProvenanceThis photo is part of a collection originally amassed by George Smoots. Mr. Smoots wa an oil company credit manager, who had a love for the movies and collected photos of Hollywood stars from the 1920s until his passing in 1951. Mr. Smoots knew most of the studio photographers and through these connections was able to amass a sizeable collection. This collection remained undisturbed from his death in 1951 until the early 1980s. The majority of the collection was donated to the Margaret Herrick Library at the Acadamy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences in 1992. At that time the donation was the largest one-time donation of photographs ever made by a private party to the Library. An article describing this donation can be found in the June, 1992 Academy Report (Volume 1, No. 2). This photo is part of the remaining photographs that were not donated to AMPAS and represent the best of the best of the Smoots collection. Please keep checking back, as many of the photos from this collection will be made available over the coming months.Things you should know about our photographs: We only sell original vintage / antique collectible photographs. The scanned images of both sides of the photo are oversized to exaggerate details, in order to provide as accurate a representation of the condition of the photograph as possible. Images are scanned on a black background so you can accurately see the condition of the edges and corners of the photograph All photographs are stored in acid free / PVC free plastic sleeves All photographs are shipped in between two pieces of rigid cardboard to protect against damage during shipment. Multiple purchases will be combined to save you on shipping. Please wait for us to send you an invoice, reflecting the combined shipping discount, prior to making payment.CHECK OUT OUR LISTINGS FOR MORE GREAT PHOTOS AND OTHER COLLECTIBLESSEE BELOW FOR PAYMENT AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONSTHANK YOU FOR VISITING. Shipping: Payment: Return Policy: Please check the Shipping and Payments tab at the top of the listing for shipping costs to your location. As well, to save on shipping costs, we would be happy to combine shipping on any multiple purchases from Collectors Shelf. Unless otherwise indicated, items are usually shipped by USPS First Class Mail. For faster service, contact us and we will provide a quote. PayPal Credit cards accepted through PayPal.Full payment required within three (3) days of purchase. Thank you. No Risk Guarantee. We understand when purchasing goods on line, you are basing buying decisions upon the description we provide. We attempt to describe all items to the best of our ability, so that you the buyer do not have any unpleasant surprises. If upon receipt, you are not completely satisfied with the item, we will refund the cost of the item for up to 30 days from the day the photo arrives at your door.
Price: 14.99 USD
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
End Time: 2025-01-11T18:30:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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
Size: 7 1/2" X 9 1/4"
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original/Reproduction: Original
Object Type: Photograph
Industry: Movies
