M.A. Seed Dry Plate Company Dry Plates Box

dry plates box

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
Seed, M. A. Dry Plate Co.
USA, MO, St. Louis
after 1883; before 1902
cardboard
overall: 8 1/2 x 5 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.

Box of dry plates manufactured by M.A. Seed Dry Plate Company, Arrow Brand. Label on cover reads "M.A. SEED DRY PLATE COMPANY / ARROW BRAND, / WORKS: / WOODLAND, MO. / Office & Warehouse, / 2005 LUCAS PLACE, / ST. LOUIS, MO. / EXTRA RAPID / DRY PLATES / WARRANTED PERFECT AND EXTREMELY / SENSITIVE. / Keep in Dry place. Open only / in DARK Room." Written in pen above label "Mystic Library / Memorial to Rev. Valentine Wightman of Groton / Fort Griswold at Misc." Overall poor condition; paper very stained, edges worn, may be slightly moldy. Overall: 8 1/2 x 5 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.

1977.92.1415