THE WOLFMAN TITLE LOBBY CARD
us lobby card, Universal horror, Claude Rains, Warren William, Ralph Bellamy, Bela Lugosi, Maria Ouspenskaya, Evelyn Ankers, Lon Chaney
Verso image of lobby card.
lower left
photo of the restoration at lower right.
a microscope image taken from the Wolfman's right eye reveals fibrous paper and analog printing consistent with known authentic lobby cards from the period.
Microscope image taken inside the Universal logo reveals fibrous paper and analog printing.
a microscope image of the UNION LABEL logo as it appears in the bottom border reveals fibrous paper and analog printing.
a microscope image taken from the top of the "W" in "KNOWLES" as it appears in the credits area reveals fibrous, naked paper.
A unique identifier has been found on this card in the form of a gash alongside the Wolfman's leg. This gash has been covered up restoratively using colored pencil
This poster has been tagged with a unique PMCS- FINGERPRINT on the back in the lower left corner. Because of the inherent variables of paper fibers and micro-silk screen printing, no 2 tags are alike and the uniqueness of this tag has herein been documented.
Conclusion
This card was NOT restored by Poster Mountain Inc.Authentic Lobby card, significant restoration front and back, Entire verso has been airbrushed with heavy bodied acrylic paint. Significant damage throughout the card, mostly in the borders. Upper right, lower right and lower left corners have been replaced, Green background at upper right has been airbrushed, entire border has been airbrushed. Restoration has been performed expertly and it looks very good. Actual condition of lobby card prior to restoration was poor ("C-") . Lobby card current apparent condition is "A+".
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