THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN

Authentic US lobby scene card. Boris Karloff, universal horror.***NOT RESTORED BY POSTER MOUNTAIN***

THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN - The edge of the lobby card under the microscope reveals a consistency of the materials which make up the body of the card. (Poster)

The edge of the lobby card under the microscope reveals a consistency of the materials which make up the body of the card.

THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN - Here we see a microscope image taken from the fine print at bottom right. We can clearly see the layer of airbrush paint in that area and beneath it we can see the analog print and fibrous paper which are consistent with those of known authentic lobby cards from this period. (Poster)

Here we see a microscope image taken from the fine print at bottom right. We can clearly see the layer of airbrush paint in that area and beneath it we can see the analog print and fibrous paper which are consistent with those of known authentic lobby cards from this period.

THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN - Here we see a close up, microscope image of the monster's mouth. Both the print style and the fibrous paper are consistent that of an authentic lobby card. (Poster)

Here we see a close up, microscope image of the monster's mouth. Both the print style and the fibrous paper are consistent that of an authentic lobby card.

THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN - The top left edge of the "T" in "THE" in the title area. The analog print and fibrous paper are both consistent with known authentic lobby cards (Poster)

The top left edge of the "T" in "THE" in the title area. The analog print and fibrous paper are both consistent with known authentic lobby cards

THE GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN - Here a microscope image taken from the upper left where the original, naked paper color in the interior graphic meets the light airbrushing in the border. (Poster)

Here a microscope image taken from the upper left where the original, naked paper color in the interior graphic meets the light airbrushing in the border.

As part of this report, this item has been tagged on the back, in the lower left corner, with the Poster Mountain Collector Services logo. Because each logo is silk screened individually, no two are alike and the uniqueness of this particular imprint has herein been documented and cataloged. This imprint is water-soluble.

Conclusion

Good condition, well restored BY UNKNOWN PARTY authentic lobby card. Conserved professionally with no substrate and no reinforcements in the restored areas. Minor paper loss in all 4 corners professionally restored with paper fills and local airbrushing at affected areas only. No visible restoration within the image area. The words "Country of" have been replaced by hand.

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