Nitrate Negatives

File — Box: 13

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

This subseries is comprised of Covert's original photographic negatives depicting primarily female models posed either in the artist's studio or outside in a park. There are also several detail shots of shoes and feet, as well as a handful of nudes. Covert's models include Kathleen Lawler, and perhaps Clara Tice and Beatrice Wood.

Dates

circa 1919

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research. The "Fragile restricted papers" may only be consulted with permission of the Archivist. Preservation photocopies and copy prints for reference use have been substituted in the main files.

Extent

From the Collection: 5 linear feet

Additional Description

Existence and Location of Originals

124 nitrate negatives were reformatted in 2004 by Chicago Albumen Works. The original nitrate negatives are currently stored in a controlled freezer space.