8x10 Glass Negative Set – U.S. Army Officer Portrait with Cigar – CMY Separation Plates (Set of 3)

Description :
A striking set of three 8x10 photographic glass negatives depicting a U.S. Army general posed with commanding confidence, gripping a cigar and wearing a trench coat over his uniform. The scroll-shaped nameplate beneath him suggests this was intended for official labeling or commemorative printing. This is a partial CMYK separation set, featuring the Cyan (Blue), Magenta (Red), and Yellow plates—missing only the black (K) plate. Each plate includes tonal calibration bars, registration marks, and edge notations used in high-resolution offset reproduction work. The dramatic lighting and stylized brushwork of the original portrait are sharply captured in these plates.

Era:
1940s–1950s

Style:
Propagandistic Realism / Wartime Heroism

Technique:
Three-color halftone separations for lithographic printing

Tools Used:
Kodak process cameras, halftone screens, grayscale calibration strips, darkroom contact printers

History:
These were likely produced for military publications, officer commemorations, or patriotic wartime posters. The nameplate scroll at the bottom hints at customizable captions or dedications in final print.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Color Graphic Studios / Eastman Kodak

Measurements:
8" W x 10" T x ⅛" D (each plate)

Suggested Weight:
1.5 lbs per plate; ~4.5 lbs total

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
12" x 14" x 3" with foam protection and separation

Item Number : P14406

Category : Collectibles

Brand : UK