Kropp e c co milwaukee (2 risultati)
Editore: Milwaukee, Wis.: E.C. Kropp Co., etc., ca. 1940., 1940
- Manoscritto
Da: Wittenborn Art Books, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.Wittenborn Art Books
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Usato - Buono
EUR 31,52
EUR 8,74 spedizioneSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Condizione: Good. Lot of two accordion-style souvenir postcard booklets with 34 color images total. Booklets are approximately 6 x 4 inches. In unused, very good condition.
Altre immagini- Stampa artistica
Da: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA), DeLand, FL, U.S.A.Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA)
Contatta il venditoreVenditore con 5 stelleCondizione: Usato - Quasi ottimo
EUR 265,66
EUR 5,25 spedizioneSpedito in U.S.A.Quantità: 1 disponibili
Condizione: Near Fine. VINTAGE MIAMI FLORIDA ICONOGRAPHY This expansive 'yard-long' panorama captures the rapid transformation of the Miami skyline during the late 1920s, viewed from the newly completed Bayfront Park. Published by the renowned E. C. Kropp Company of Milwaukee, the image utilizes a sophisticated photomechanical p…rocessfrequently finished with hand-tinted pastel huesto highlight the Mediterranean Revival architecture of the 'Million Dollar' park. The title is integrated into the negative and revealed through a custom-cut matte, documenting the iconic 'Magic City' skyline just as it emerged as a premier global destination. KEY FEATURES +++ Format: Classic 'Yard-Long' panoramic format, a popular early 20th-century style for scenic cityscapes. +++ Process: Photomechanical print with delicate hand-tinted coloring, typical of Kropp's high-end souvenir production. +++ Imprint: E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee; a publisher famous for pioneering the 'Linen' postcard and high-quality view-cards. +++ Location: Million Dollar Bayfront Park (established 1925), documenting the early maturity of Miami's waterfront. +++ Specs: Framed at 37 x 9 inches; image visible at 32.25 x 6 inches. CONDITION: Very Good -- Not examined out of frame. The print measures 32.25 by 6 inches and appears vibrant with well-preserved hand-coloring. The frame (37 by 9 inches) shows minimal handling wear. The internal matte is clean and precisely cut to reveal the integral title. A descriptive paper from the E. C. Kropp Co. remains attached to the rear, providing a contemporary account of the scene. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- The E. C. Kropp Company (19071956) was a titan of American view-card publishing. While most famous for postcards, their larger panoramic prints were intended for office and hotel displays. The 'Million Dollar Bay Front Park' (now simply Bayfront Park) was built on landfill in 1925 and became the centerpiece of Miami's urban identity. Dating this piece is simplified by the skyline itself: the park opened in 1925/26, and the 'Linen' style paper/printing used by Kropp reached its zenith in the early 1930s. This specific view shows the 'Skyline' at its pre-WWII peak, capturing the architectural boom that defined the 1920s Florida Land Rush. SUBJECTS: Miami History, Florida Land Boom, Bayfront Park, Urban Landscapes, E. C. Kropp Co., Panoramas, Hand-Colored Prints, Ephemera, Florida Regionalism.
