1924 Print Hindu Film Hazeltine Taylor Philip Pratt Movie Play Institute THM

This is an original 1924 halftone print of a Hindu film play put on by the Pratt Institute. The caption begins, "A Hindu photoplay of unusual interest was shown at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in May, embodying the results of Museum study of Persian manuscripts by students of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. Miss Grace O. Clarke, under whose direction the picture was executed, had long held the theory that the practical application of museum research study, to student work, presented a tremendous field, and by way of demonstrating her theory she chose the film rather than the spoken drama, because it remains as a permanent record of the results accomplished."

CONDITION

This 87+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 11.25 inches; 22 x 29 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Philip Pratt, King Shudraka, Vasantasena, Garden, costume, stage set

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