Timken 50th Anniversary Film Negatives – Industrial Product Photography Archive – Set of 7 (c. 1949)

Description :
This set includes seven (7) original film negatives showcasing high-resolution product photography created for the 50th Anniversary of Timken (1899–1949). These images include Timken’s iconic tapered roller bearings, industrial branding assets, and technical compositions, many of which are dramatically lit on deep red draped fabric backgrounds—a signature visual motif of mid-century industrial advertising.

These are large-format color negatives on acetate film, not glass plates. The negatives are finely detailed and studio-produced, likely intended for offset print reproduction in promotional materials, product catalogs, or internal commemorative publications.

The set includes both product-only compositions and at least one Timken-branded emblematic badge celebrating “50 Years” of operation. The visual consistency across all negatives suggests these were shot as a cohesive campaign, most likely in 1949.

Era: 1949 (Timken 50th Anniversary)
Style: Mid-century industrial studio photography
Technique: Color film negatives on acetate
Manufacturer / Maker: Likely commissioned by Timken’s internal marketing team or external advertising agency
Tools Used: Large-format studio camera, continuous lighting, color-balanced film, branded props

Notable Features:
– Seven unique negatives on acetate
– Featuring Timken roller bearings and branded 50-year anniversary badge
– Backdrops feature maroon/red draped cloth with controlled reflections
– Several negatives show different angles and arrangements of the same bearing
– Rare documentation of historical product photography and branding

Measurements: Each film sheet approx. 8" × 10"
Suggested Weight: Negligible (approx. <1 lb total)
Suggested Shipping Dimensions: 12" × 14" flat mailer with protective archival sleeves

Condition Notes:
– Light surface rippling on some sheets
– Minor edge wear; no tears or holes
– Stored flat and well preserved

A visually striking and historically important collection of mid-century industrial photography, commemorating a key milestone in one of America’s most enduring engineering firms. Ideal for collectors of manufacturing history, graphic design, or photographic archives.

Item Number : P14409

Category : Collectibles

Brand : UK