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5 x 5″ image on 8.75 x 6.75″ sheet. This color lithograph is one of the first American views of the Golden Gate ever produced. The perspective looks east from the Pacific Ocean through the Golden Gate and into the Bay of San Francisco. From the coloring and lighting, it appears this is an early morning scene, with the sun still emerging from behind the horizon. In the distance, we see a prominent peak, representing either a much exaggerated Angel Island or Mt. The image itself is circular but has been framed with a decorative arabesque border of branches and leaves that form a perfect square around it. Despite our best efforts to identify the origins of this image, we have not been able to determine exactly where it was originally printed or who might have created it in the first place. A printed text on the bottom of the image reads: Entered according to Act of Congress in the Year 1855 by Tho. L Hardgrove in the clerks office of the District Court of the South. However, we have found no evidence to identify the brothers Hardgrove, nor have we been able to find clues as to the artist or the original venue for its publication. Furthermore, we have not been able to locate a single institutional copy of this early view. The purpose of the piece is also a mystery. It could also be related to a variety of types of print matter, such as invitations, stationery, or songs. Our best hypothesis is that it is some type of product label, which might also explain why it has been printed asymmetrically on the sheet i. Along the right fringe of the paper rather than centered. What we have discovered, however, is that up until 1855, only very few images of the Golden Gate exist, and these are almost always early drawings and sketches (or reproductions of them). One such example is Daniel Wadsworth Coit’s pencil drawing from 1849, which now is held in the Bancroft Library of UC Berkeley Call no. BANC PIC 1899.001:08-fALB. Another is a gorgeous watercolor by Pennsylvania-born artist William Henry Meyers, who first came to San Francisco during the US-Mexican War but stayed there to document the Gold Rush. Like Coit’s drawing, Meyers’ watercolor is also held in the Bancroft Library Call no. BANC PIC 1981.029-FR. There are even earlier depictions than these, but in most cases these are either executed and printed by visiting Europeans e. French surveyor Romuald Georges Menard’s depiction from around 1839 or Fritz Wikersheim’s drawing of the Golden Gate as seen from Telegraph Hill in San Francisco, c. 1848 or they have only survived in the early photographic records of people such as Charles C Pierce California Historical Society No. For actual color lithographs produced in the United States by Americans, the best contemporary example is a dramatic composition by the American artist Thomas A. Like our lithograph, this is undated but was inscribed in the Library of Congress the same year and under the same law as our image. Neither the Ayres nor our image are found among the digitized holdings of the Library of Congress although an example of the Ayres print is held in the Bancroft Library: Call no. BANC PIC 1963.002:1402-FR. Ultimately, it is extremely difficult to determine exactly which of these two renditions is the earliest and thus the first separately-published American view of this iconic San Francisco landmark. However, it is apparent that when our image was first printed, only a handful of such depictions would have existed in the world.

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21.8 x 46.5 cm (8.5 x 14.5 in). Map of the Avenue leading to Golden Gate Park Showing the Proposed Plan of Improvement, Together with that of the Entrance to the Park. Among the earliest maps of the Panhandle! Map of the panhandle of Golden Gate Park by the park’s designer, civil engineer William Hammond Hall. This simple but attractive map extends from Broderick St. Into the Park for a short distance, and from Waller to Grove. Issued in the First Biennial Report of the San Francisco Park Commissioners, 1870-71.

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Up for sale is a 1947 San Francisco, California l icense plate topper. The Presidio of San Francisco, located at the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, is a former U. Army post that now serves as a public park and is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This topper would look great in a collection of California license plates, advertising, or old auto toppers. Measures about 11 inches long and 3.5 inches wide. The plate is in 100% original condition, with no touch ups or restoration. It is in great vintage condition, and shows only a little wear and character from the years of use and storage. Feel free to message with any questions.

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Vintage Large Format Duotone Photo Engraving By Ansel Adams. Since 1989 – The Name You Can Trust For Fine Vintage Photogravures, Photographs & Antique Prints. Serving the Design & Decor trades for over 25 years. See our vintage and original prints featured in. Coastal Living, Dwell Magazine. And other fine quality publications. This Vintage Print Comes Professionally Dry Mounted On Acid Free Conservation Mat Board and Ready To Place In A Standard Size Frame. Photographer: Ansel Adams (American, 1902 – 1984) – Internationally renowned American photographer. One of the most influential artists in photographic history. Golden Gate Headlands from Lincoln Park, San Francisco, California. Negative Composed 1950; Print Struck circa early 1970’s. Type Of Print: Authentic Duotone Photo Engraving (fine lithography). George Waters of the Pacific Lithographic Company (master lithographer and close friend of Adams). Paper: Fiber based clay coat engraving paper – semi-gloss finish. Approximate Image Size: 11.5 x 14.5 inches. Mount Board Size: 16 x 20 inches Condition Grade: Fine + + Verso: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board. Vintage Print Archive #. C ertificate Of Authenticity (COA): Yes – Gallery Certified COA issued by Fine Photo Galleries, LLC. Yes – tamper proof hologram certification affixed to print mount verso and COA. This vintage photography print is guaranteed to be authentic and comes with a hand signed. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) with unique individual holographic serial number from the Fine Photo Galleries Archive & Database. READY FOR FRAMING & DISPLAY! Photography prints are highly collectible and perfect for framing and display. Your vintage print will arrive ready to be placed directly into a standard size frame. Each vintage artwork comes with a fully authenticated gallery certified COA (Certificate Of Authenticity) issued by Fine Photo Galleries, LLC.. This COA contains a unique holographic serial number and small corresponding tamper proof hologram with matching serial number affixed to the backside of the print mount board with archival adhesive. Our exclusive authentication system and the ensuing COA/Hologram not only provides our clients with essential peace of mind but, adds value to the print in the future by providing provenance and the original gallery authenticity guarantee documents. WE LIST DOZENS OF NEW ARRIVALS EVERY DAY! Where you can search our World Class Selection of authentic vintage prints by photographer, subject or process. Browse THOUSANDS of fine vintage photography prints from silver gelatin to photogravure. Never a copy print, never a reprint! We Appreciate Your Patronage! Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART of this description is prohibited.

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San Francisco, California (1938). Presents a detailed vintage city map highlighting San Francisco’s famous street grid and iconic districts, including Golden Gate Park and the Presidio. The artwork combines classic cartographic detail with charming illustrated elements, capturing the personality of the city in the late 1930s. This unframed print is produced on high-quality archival paper with crisp linework and a timeless monochrome style, ready to frame in standard sizes. It is not printed on wood, metal, slate, or canvas. Stretched Canvas – Ready to Hang: This stretched canvas version of. Transforms the historic city map into a bold wall display suited for offices, lofts, and modern urban interiors. The grid layout and landmark callouts create a strong visual structure, making it a great conversation piece for travel lovers and Bay Area history fans. Crafted with care using real pine stretcher bars, this canvas arrives ready to hang and offers a gallery-style presentation with depth and durability. Framed Poster – Ready to Hang: The framed presentation of. Provides a polished way to showcase this classic San Francisco map. The crisp black-and-white design and historic details make it an eye-catching focal point for studies, libraries, and professional spaces. Arriving ready to hang, the framed poster allows immediate display while preserving the vintage character of the original map artwork.

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Carol Highsmith is an American photographer known for her extensive documentation of American landscapes, architecture, and cultural heritage. Often compared to the work of Dorothea Lange and the Historic American Buildings Survey, Highsmith’s images offer an expansive visual archive of the United States. Her work captures everything from iconic landmarks to small-town life, preserving the essence of modern America for future generations. Highsmith’s dedication to photographing the nation reflects a lifelong mission to provide a comprehensive record of America’s evolving identity and built environment. This beautiful Giclee Art Print is reproduced in the USA by Texas Art Warehouse in a variety of sizes and materials. (choose from the dropdown box). All products are made by our printing and framing partner in the USA. If you are looking to frame yourself choose Unframed Art Paper or Rolled Canvas which are perfect for using existing frames or upcycling thrift store finds. If you prefer a ready to hang canvas piece right out of the box we have Stretched Gallery Wrap Canvas or Black Float Framed Canvas. Rolled Paper is a semi gloss digital paper printed full bleed (No white border). Fine Art Paper is a higher quality cotton rag paper more like watercolor paper. The ink will soak in more and give a lighter slightly textured appearance. Prices shown are printed full bleed (No white border) but can be printed with a 2 printed border on request at additional cost. Gallery Wrapped & Stretched Canvas 1.25 Deep Bar with Mirror Edge (Extra edge is cloned on so you see the full image on the front). Framed Canvas is a stretched canvas with black sides mounted inside a narrow black float frame made from real wood. It is fixed from the back so there is a narrow gap between the edge of the canvas and the frame making the canvas appear to float.

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Carol Highsmith is an American photographer known for her extensive documentation of American landscapes, architecture, and cultural heritage. Often compared to the work of Dorothea Lange and the Historic American Buildings Survey, Highsmith’s images offer an expansive visual archive of the United States. Her work captures everything from iconic landmarks to small-town life, preserving the essence of modern America for future generations. Highsmith’s dedication to photographing the nation reflects a lifelong mission to provide a comprehensive record of America’s evolving identity and built environment. This beautiful Giclee Art Print is reproduced in the USA by Texas Art Warehouse in a variety of sizes and materials. (choose from the dropdown box). All products are made by our printing and framing partner in the USA. If you are looking to frame yourself choose Unframed Art Paper or Rolled Canvas which are perfect for using existing frames or upcycling thrift store finds. If you prefer a ready to hang canvas piece right out of the box we have Stretched Gallery Wrap Canvas or Black Float Framed Canvas. Rolled Paper is a semi gloss digital paper printed full bleed (No white border). Fine Art Paper is a higher quality cotton rag paper more like watercolor paper. The ink will soak in more and give a lighter slightly textured appearance. Prices shown are printed full bleed (No white border) but can be printed with a 2 printed border on request at additional cost. Gallery Wrapped & Stretched Canvas 1.25 Deep Bar with Mirror Edge (Extra edge is cloned on so you see the full image on the front). Framed Canvas is a stretched canvas with black sides mounted inside a narrow black float frame made from real wood. It is fixed from the back so there is a narrow gap between the edge of the canvas and the frame making the canvas appear to float.

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Vintage San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge Water Department water meter cover Clean it up or leave with the patina that can only show over time. Measures 10 by 6 1/2 by 1 3/4 inches. Old meter cover that was in service for decades. Hefty hunk of cast iron: over 5 pounds. Bottom embossed with United States Patent Office number: 2,619,837 (indicates patent issued in the year 1953). The bottom has 4 raised feet. Great to put hot dishes on from the kitchen or display in your home or office Great piece of San Francisco history and a survivor! Streets of the City – Vintage – collectible.

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