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Yes! We offer combined shipping for multiple orders. Thanks for shopping with Description:Rare Authentic Original One-of-a-Kind (OOAK) Real B&W Photo of President Woodrow Wilson Smiling, taken between 1913-1919 (per Wilson Presidential Library researcher) by famous photojournalist, Russell Froelich, Sr. The digital scan of this photograph was watermarked for this listing to prevent plagiarismand protect the interests of the buyer.
Authentication Documents Included with Order:
- Authenticated as a Type 1 Original photo by PSA/DNA (Certificate # 1P16742) which will be included with order.
- Additional authentication is provided by email and text messages from the photographer's surviving son, Russell Froelich, Jr.
- Copy of email from the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library identifying the photograph era based on the President's appearance and inclusion of his personal physician (far right) in the photo.
- This original photo has been out of the public domain until now.
- The photo is NOT SIGNED.
Dimensions: 6½ x 8-3/4 in.
Condition:
- Pre-owned, originally collected with corner holders in the photographer's scrapbook, then taped by his daughter to illustration board for framing. Tape and its residue was removed with artist's solvent by current owner. Reverse side of print has remnants of black illustration paper where previously taped. Image is in Excellent Condition slight brown toning at edges and with no flaws.
- Possibly Museum Quality for Framing, Archiving, Display or Scanning for Resale.
- Free of Copyright History - Buyer Takes Full Ownership.
No Returns:Since this is a photograph which can be scanned in high resolution for resale, repurposing or distribution online, the original is not returnable. For this reason, you are encouraged to be a serious buyer: thoroughly read the description, do your due diligence to fully read the description, view the images, consult with experts or friends, confirm the legitimacy of the LOA by locating it on the PSA Card website and ask any questions you have before purchasing.
Shipping:This photograph will be properly packaged and shipped via Registered First Class Mail. This is the most secure form of shipment available and it requires a signature upon approval in most countries.
Payment Grace Period:We are more flexible than most sellers, allowing a 2-week grace period before canceling for non-payment. However, if buyer needs more time (e.g. for corporate or organizational net-30 A/P policies), we can accommodate.
Photographer Bio:Russell Froelich, Sr. (1890–1958) was a pioneer of both early aviation and aerial photography who took thousands of lasting images of the St. Louis region for the city’s newspaper outlets from 1911 to the 1950s, helped the war effort in WWI with aerial mapping, was a color photography innovator and even invented a monoplane.
In his twenties, he began both designing and helping to build airplanes with early local flyers, such as Tom Benoist of the Benoist Aircraft Company, leading to the role as official photographer for the manufacturer.
American entry into WWI led Froelich to put his talents and skills to wartime use. He began taking aerial photographs from wing-mounted cameras that he improvised to fit given situations and flight conditions, helping the US Army Signal Corps develop terrain maps of Europe.
After the War, Froelich worked as a beat photographer for St. Louis newspapers, including the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, and the St. Louis Star. He eventually managed the photography team which gave him access to a wide range of subject matter and the ability to experiment with action photography and the evolution of color techniques.
