Acetate Negative Collection

Elizabeth Gordon, portrait photograph, 1932 Nov. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Gordon, portrait photograph, 1932 Nov

Miss Dorothy Gibson, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 9. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Dorothy Gibson, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 9

Mr. John Galsworthy, portrait photograph, 1926 Apr. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. John Galsworthy, portrait photograph, 1926 Apr. 10. Address: Grove Lodge, Hampstead, London, England. British writer and playwright

Ethel Mandel dancers, portrait photograph, 1934 Jan. 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Ethel Mandel dancers, portrait photograph, 1934 Jan. 27

House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. 17. Address: Sefton Manor, Mill Neck, Long Island, New York. House designed in 1922 by Clinton and Russell for cosmetics executive Lillian Sefton Dodge

House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. Creator: Arnold Genthe
House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. 17. Address: Sefton Manor, Mill Neck, Long Island, New York. House designed in 1922 by Clinton and Russell for cosmetics executive Lillian Sefton Dodge

House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. Creator: Arnold Genthe
House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. Address: Sefton Manor, Mill Neck, Long Island, New York. House designed in 1922 by Clinton and Russell for cosmetics executive Lillian Sefton Dodge

House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. Creator: Arnold Genthe
House of Mrs. Robert L. Dodge, 1933 Oct. Address: Sefton Manor, Mill Neck, Long Island, New York. House designed in 1922 by Clinton and Russell for cosmetics executive Lillian Sefton Dodge

Dora Zaslavsky, portrait photograph, 1925 Aug. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dora Zaslavsky, portrait photograph, 1925 Aug. 11. Additional annotation: Neighborhood Music School pupil. American pianist Dora Zaslavsky Koch

Mr. Temple Scott, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Temple Scott, portrait photograph, 1926 Oct. 2

Miss Carol Paine, portrait photograph, 1933 Apr. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Carol Paine, portrait photograph, 1933 Apr. 28. Address: Weston, Massachusetts

Neighborhood Music School pupil, 1925 Aug. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Neighborhood Music School pupil, 1925 Aug. 11. Address: 238 E. 105th St. New York City

Miss Lucrezia Bori, portrait photograph, 1932 Apr. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Lucrezia Bori, portrait photograph, 1932 Apr. 6. Address: Ritz-Carlton, New York City. Spanish operatic singer, fundraiser for the Metropolitan Opera

Dr. B. Beck, portrait photograph, 1935 Aug. or Sept. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dr. B. Beck, portrait photograph, 1935 Aug. or Sept

Dr. Alma Arnold, portrait photograph, 1927 Feb. 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dr. Alma Arnold, portrait photograph, 1927 Feb. 3. Address: 2 W. 67th St. New York City. American doctor

Mr. David Mannes, portrait photograph, 1925 Dec. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. David Mannes, portrait photograph, 1925 Dec. 16. Address: 120 E. 75th St. New York City. American violinist and conductor

Malvina Hoffman with cat, portrait photograph, 1933 June 27. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Malvina Hoffman with cat, portrait photograph, 1933 June 27. American sculptor and author Malvina Cornell Hoffman

Miss Greta Garbo, portrait photograph, 1925 July 31. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Greta Garbo, portrait photograph, 1925 July 31. Address: Commodore Hotel, New York City

Mr. John O'Hara Cosgrave, portrait photograph, 1931 May 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. John O'Hara Cosgrave, portrait photograph, 1931 May 11. Address: 61 E. 77th St. New York City. Editor of The Sunday World

Miss Dorothy Arzner, portrait photograph, 1927. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Dorothy Arzner, portrait photograph, 1927. Address: Famous Players, Culver City, California. American film director

Mr. Theremin, portrait photograph, 1928 May 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Theremin, portrait photograph, 1928 May 3. Leon Theremin, (Lev Sergeyevich Termen), Russian inventor of the theremin, one of the first electronic musical instruments

Miss Carrie Stettheimer, portrait photograph, 1932 Apr. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Carrie Stettheimer, portrait photograph, 1932 Apr. 12. Address: 182 W. 58th St. New York City. Carrie Walter Stettheimer

Mr. Harold Sterner, portrait photograph, 1927 Apr. 1. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Harold Sterner, portrait photograph, 1927 Apr. 1. Address: 315 E. 51st St. New York City. American architect

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Acetate negatives are a piece of photographic history, used before the digital age to capture images on film. These transparent sheets were coated with a light-sensitive emulsion that would react to light exposure, creating a negative image that could be developed into a positive print. Acetate negatives were commonly used in the early to mid-20th century by photographers and filmmakers alike. The acetate negative process allowed for precise detail and tonal range in photographs, making them popular for professional work. However, they required careful handling and storage to prevent damage or deterioration over time. Today they can considered vintage relics of a bygone era, cherished for their nostalgic charm and historical significance. Collectors and enthusiasts often seek out these artifacts as prized possessions, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional photography techniques. Despite advancements in technology that have rendered acetate negatives obsolete in modern photography practices, their enduring legacy lives on through archival preservation efforts and artistic reinterpretations. As we look back on the evolution of photography, we can appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship embodied in these delicate yet resilient pieces of visual history.