LOT 2 RETRO SAMUEL H GROTTO ARCHITECTURAL HOUSE PHOTO MALDEN MASS HAMILTON NY. Both photos signed in pencil underneath Samuel H Grotto. One has an additional signature Julia Ergan??? One has a stamp for Smithway Studios Malden Mass and a label Framed at Ray's Wayside Furniture, Hamilton NY on the back. Good overall. each has a 13" x 10 image area, 17 1/2" x 14 1/2" framed. A nice find.

Samuel H. Gottscho: Biographical Information

The Gottscho-Schleisner collection is the work of two architectural photographers, Samuel H. Gottscho [1875 - 1971] and William H Schleisner [1912 - 1962]. Samuel Gottscho acquired his first camera in 1896. From 1896 to 1920 he photographed part time specializing in houses and gardens as he particularly enjoyed nature, country scenes and landscapes. After attending several architectural photograph exhibitions, Gottscho decided to perfect and improve his own work and make the acquaintance of several architects and landscape architects in the area. After 23 years as a traveling salesman, Gottscho became a professional full time photographer at the young age of 50. Gottscho believed he created some of his best work at the age of 70. William Schleisner joined Gottscho in his business in 1935.


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