Interesting find

[John Allen]

It quickly became apparent that I would need a scanner if I wanted to get back into film on any kind of regular basis, so I bought an Epson V600. Since I've got a decent scanner, I decided to scan some old photos. I was taking my father's graduation photo out of a frame when I came on a hidden treasure. My parents were antique dealers for a while and the frame was one they probably picked up at an auction. It looks like my mother left the original behind my father's photo. I can't decide if it is a photographic print or some other kind of print. It has a very soft texture on the front and a dot pattern instead of grain. The back looks like it might be photo paper, but I suspect it is a lithograph. I didn't make any adjustments to the scan other than a bit of spot removal. Maybe one of you will know what it is when you see it.

Here's a closeup that has been color adjusted.

 

[John Allen]

This was probably made with offset lithography.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I thought that was picture of your mum for a minute! Nice find. I've no idea about the technicalities.

 

[John Allen]

I thought that was picture of your mum for a minute! Nice find. I've no idea about the technicalities.

I'm old, but not quite that old. Here's one of my mother from 1944 or 45. She is holding my older brother who was born in Feb. '44.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

She looks so modern - her clothes are still fashionable. A bonnie woman. Not sure about your brother's hairstyle!

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Well John, you have your mother's looks. Do I need to say more. Nice and of course nostalgic, nothing wrong in that!

 

[Pete Askew]

I'm sure you're right and that it is an offset print from the early 20th century. Love the picture of your mum - lovely smile.