title and number '7896' in pencil and with the 'Renger-Foto D.W.B. Essen, Goethestr. 41' studio stamp on the reverse, 1930s

This early photograph, trimmed to the image and on double-weight Agfa Brovira paper with a slight sheen, is in generally very good condition. In high raking light, a faint ¼-inch horizontal crease is visible in the lower left quadrant of the image. The corners are lightly bumped. There is chipping in the upper right corner of the print is that has been in-painted. On the reverse of the print, there are 2 small remnants of rice paper. When examined under an ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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