Tinted Photos

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At the Madison-Bouckville Antique Show, host Ralph Kovel finds tinted photographs by Wallace Nutting. These photographs date from the early 1900s to the 1940s. The most popular to collectors are portraits, landscapes and nature themes.
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When ordained minister Wallace Nutting experienced some health issues, his wife suggested he take up photography to relax him.
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Nutting began taking photographs in the early 1900s and hired assistants to color the photos by hand.
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Here'a s Nutting print priced at $250.
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This Nutting print is marked at $325. Nutting made multiple copies of each photo, and his assistants colored each on by hand.
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Nutting's prints date from the early 1900s to the 1940s.
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After Nutting's death, his secretary and business partner continued to print his negatives and have them colored.
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Wallace Nutting silhouettes usually sell for $40 to $100 each.
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As Nutting traveled around the country taking photos, he wrote about his travels. These were documented in the States Beautiful book series. They sell for between $20 to $50 apiece, depending on the condition.
Resources
Madison-Bouckville Outdoor Antiques Show
Contact Madison-Bouckville Mgmt. for additional show information.
Madison-Bouckville Outdoor Antiques Show
Hamilton, NY
Phone: 315-824-2462
Website: www.bouckvilleantiqueshows.com
Guests
Tom Lautenschlager
Dealer
Phone: 203-263-4296
E-mail: Klautenschlager@yahoo.com
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