8"x10" Military General Portrait Negatives – “Separations by Color Graphic Studios” – Set of 2

Description : This pair of 8x10 photographic glass plates features detailed grayscale reproductions of a painted military portrait—likely of a high-ranking U.S. Army general. The subject is shown with arms crossed, holding a rolled document or map, and backed by a textured painterly background. Each plate is marked with color separation labels ("RED" and "BLUE") and the inscription Separations by Color Graphic Studios, suggesting these were created for offset color printing or archival reproduction. One plate shows moderate breakage in the top portion, reducing the set's condition rating but not its historical significance.

Era:
Mid 20th Century (circa 1940s–1950s)

Style:
Military Realism / Studio Reproduction

Technique:
Color separation via glass plate negatives for CMYK process printing

Tools Used:
Large-format bellows camera, Eastman Gray Scales, retouching station, photoengraving tools

History:
Used in pre-digital printing workflows to separate color layers for publishing or commemorative printwork, often by military or historical publishing entities.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Likely Eastman Kodak and Color Graphic Studios collaboration

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

Suggested Weight:
1.5 lbs per plate; ~3 lbs total

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
12" x 14" x 3" with reinforced padding, especially for the damaged plate

Item Number : P14404

Category : Collectibles

Brand : UK