Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines praying figures with the name of the

with the name of the photographer

The lines of this vintage McCoy ceramic refrigerator water jug

8 7/8" t x 5 1/4" w (I seem to have forgotten to measure the depth but would say 3" or so

A true mid-century piece

confident hand in strong black ink all the way through

Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines praying figures with the name of theI'm a sucker for a micrograph a photo shot through a microscope, looking like beautiful abstractions but also holding keys to the construction of the universe. I believe these are strands of algae, and that the photograph, signed on reverse, dates to the 1940s or so. 4 7 8" x 4 7 8". Silver gelatin print, matte paper, nice rich tonality, very good condition.