mural-sized, mounted, framed, a letterpress collection label and a Polaroid Collection stamp on the reverse, probably 1960s

Quito, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, From the Polaroid Collection: Ansel Adams, sponsored by the Embassy of the United States, October - November 2001, and traveling to 3 other venues through 2003 (see Appendix 1)

This print is in generally good condition. Cracklure is visible in the base of the steeple and in the front of the building. There are long curvilinear scuffs and soft scratches in the area of the front of the building. There is a small surface scratch that breaks the emulsion near the weather vane. There are also 2 tiny rust-colored droplets above the door and on the right side of the building. In the upper left corner of the print, there is a large transparent film of indeterminate nature. There are also scratches, some of which break the emulsion, in this area. Fingerprints are visible along the entire upper edge of the print. In the upper right corner of the print, there are various surface scratches. There is a 3½-inch surface scuff near the right edge of the print. In the lower right quadrant of the image, there are long surface scuffs and scratches, as well as fingerprints. This photograph is in a white frame and is glazed. The frame appears to be in generally good condition and is likely modern.
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