George Hoyningen-Huene was a notable fashion photographer during the 1920’s and 1930’s, working for French Vogue for many years, before relocating from France to New York, to work for Harper’s Bazaar. Hoyningen-Huene went on to work in Hollywood, photographing numerous celebrities and working on films including the 1954 Judy Garland film, “A Star is Born.”
This photo of June Vincent was taken by Hoyningen-Huene for Harper's Bazaar and dates to the late 1930s to early 1940s.
| Creases | |
| Area: | Margin |
| Location: | Upper right, Lower right, Upper left, Lower left |
| Notes: | Minor creasing and wear at corners of image. Creasing extends to very bottom corner of photograph in the lower left-hand side. |
| Degree: | Minor |
| Remains of Hinges / Adhesive | |
| Area: | Image |
| Location: | Lower right, Lower left |
| Notes: | Two pieces of tape, each about 2" in length, are folded over photograph's edges in bottom left and right sides. |
| Degree: | Minor |
| Surface Abrasions / Scratches | |
| Area: | Image |
| Location: | Upper right, Other location |
| Notes: | 1. Subtle scratch is evident along the edge of image's upper half on the right-hand side (crack begins an inch below the top right corner down to the subject's extended elbow).
2. Three small pin holes are located in bottom center of image. One pin hole extends onto the photograph itself. Additional pin holes exist in the upper left and upper right-hand corners, in the margin only. |
| Degree: | Minor |
| Image | The central image area, composition, or focal point; the area inside the margins/plate marks. |
| Margin | Areas bordering the central image, outside the plate marks, or the perimeter area. |
| Edge | The farthest edge of the object. |
| Verso | The reverse/back of the object. |
| Minor | An existing condition which generally does not involve risk of loss. |
| Moderate | Noticeable damage, increasing in severity and/or size; should be monitored or corrected by a conservator. |
| Major | Distinct, recognizable damage; the stability of the work is questionable and risk is a factor. Requires the attention of a conservator. |
| Extreme | Advanced and severe damage; work is insecure and at great risk. |
