Original 1918 WWI Panoramic \"Yard-Long\" Photo: Co. F, 306th Infantry, Camp Upton For Sale

Historical Significance:

Up for sale is a rare, original 1918 panoramic \"yard-long\" photograph featuring Company F of the 306th Infantry Regiment. This unit was part of the storied 77th \"Statue of Liberty\" Division, famously composed of New Yorkers who saw intense combat in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The photo was taken at Camp Upton, NY, just prior to their deployment to the Western Front.

Photographer Details:

Studio: Pictorial News Co., NY (Logo and \"No. 162\" marked in bottom left).

Date: 1918.

Subject: Full company portrait with clearly visible uniforms, equipment, and facial details.

Condition Report:

This photo has been well-preserved and exhibits excellent clarity and contrast.

Image Area: The central image—including all soldiers and the unit inscription—is clean and free of tears or marks.

Border: There are pin holes and minor corner wear typical of its age, but these are strictly confined to the white border area. These could easily be hidden by a custom mat if framed.

Storage: It has been stored flat between acid-free paper and heavy cardboard to prevent UV damage and \"silvering.\"

Note: The photo still retains its original \"roll memory\" and will attempt to curl when the top weight is removed; it will require continued flat storage or professional framing to lie perfectly flat.

Dimensions:

Approximately 37\" x 9\".

included is the 8 page printout of the roster for company F.

Shipping Policy:

To ensure it arrives in its current condition, I will ship this item flat between multiple layers of heavy-duty rigid cardboard and moisture-resistant packaging.