{"product_id":"antique-university-of-kentucky-panoramic-photograph-circa-1923-1924-simes-louisville","title":"Antique University of Kentucky Panoramic Photograph | Circa 1923–1924 | Simes Louisville","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn original period panoramic photograph capturing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversity of Kentucky students gathered across the campus lawn and arranged to form “U OF K.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1923–1924\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the photograph preserves a remarkable view of the university, its students and campus more than a century ago. The historic University of Kentucky Main Building stands prominently behind the gathering, while hundreds of individual students fill the lawn in the foreground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA photographer\/studio mark for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimes, Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e appears in the lower-right corner of the photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in its long black frame, the panoramic format makes this an especially compelling piece of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky, Lexington and University of Kentucky history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as an unusual piece of early-20th-century collegiate photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is minor evidence of water staining to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaper backing on the reverse only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The panoramic photograph itself is not affected by this staining. The black frame shows considerable age-related scuffing, surface wear and areas of paint loss, all of which are visible in the listing photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photograph is represented as an original period photograph based on its physical characteristics and visible studio mark. The circa 1923–1924 date reflects available research; an exact year has not been independently documented.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed — 26½” W × 8½” H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal period panoramic photograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 1923–1924; exact year unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversity of Kentucky students arranged to form “U OF K”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric UK Main Building visible in background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimes, Louisville, Kentucky photographer\/studio mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor water staining to paper backing on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotograph itself unaffected by the water staining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack frame shows scuffing, surface wear and paint loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo restoration is represented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photographs as part of the condition description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique piece. Age-appropriate wear is expected and is part of its history and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45857651523719,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/04F6AA2D-E239-4C90-A090-FDF949F01B3F.jpg?v=1789429405","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/antique-university-of-kentucky-panoramic-photograph-circa-1923-1924-simes-louisville","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}