8"x10" Naval Officer Portrait Glass Negatives – CMYK Separation Set of 4

Description :
This complete set of four glass photographic plates captures a distinguished U.S. Navy officer in formal white dress uniform, posed with binoculars and backed by stylized cloud imagery. Each plate is labeled with one of the four traditional CMYK color channels—Black, Cyan, Magenta (Red), and Yellow—used in offset printing. The registration marks and high detail suggest these were prepared for official publications, commemorative prints, or military promotional materials. The uniform, gaze, and symbolism evoke command and readiness, typical of mid-century naval portraiture.

Era:
Circa 1940s–1950s

Style:
Formal Naval Realism / Government Documentation

Technique:
CMYK halftone separations on glass plates for lithographic print production

Tools Used:
Studio lighting, large-format view camera, halftone screens, Kodak registration film, grayscale calibration bars

History:
These plates were likely produced by a military-affiliated photo lab for mass printing of officer portraits or official Navy documentation during or post-WWII.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Likely Eastman Kodak or U.S. Navy Imaging Services Division

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

Suggested Weight:
1.5 lbs per plate; ~6 lbs total

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension:
12" x 14" x 4" with firm foam separation and archival sleeves

Music:
Naval Hymn – “Eternal Father, Strong to Save,” often associated with Navy heritage and solemn tradition

Item Number : P14405

Category : Collectibles

Brand : UK