8x10 WWII-Era Military Portrait Photographic Glass Negatives – Set of 4

Description :
This set of four glass photographic negatives captures a U.S. military officer—likely a general—in formal uniform with arms confidently posed. The plates include color registration marks labeled “Yellow,” “Blue,” “Black,” and “Red,” indicating their use in multi-layered halftone printing. Background imagery includes architecture and foliage, suggesting this set was designed for professional or ceremonial reproduction. These rare, large-format plates were almost certainly used in official military publications or commemorative displays and remain a remarkable artifact of mid-century photographic and printing technique.

Era:
Circa 1940s–1950s

Style:
Military Realism / Ceremonial Documentation

Technique:
Glass plate halftone negatives for CMYK color separations in print media

Tools Used:
Large-format camera, color registration tools, archival developing trays, etching knives, retouching brushes

History:
These color separation plates were used in high-end military publications, such as annual reports, commemorative programs, or recruitment material—preserved here in excellent archival condition.

Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown. Likely commissioned by the U.S. military or a government-affiliated lithographer.

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 padded dividers and rigid protection

Music:
John Philip Sousa’s "The Washington Post March" – to match the formal, historical gravity of the subject

Item Number : P14402

Category : Collectibles

Brand : UK