CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON
US ONE SHEET, UNIVERSAL INTERNATIONAL, 1954, HORROR, RICHARD CARLSON, JULIA ADAMS, RICHARD DENNING, ANTONIO MORENO, NESTOR PAIVA, WHIT BISSELL, JACK ARNOLD, HARRY ESSEX, ARTHUR ROSS, WILLIAM ALLAND
Microscopic image of the "D" in "Richard". The paper's fibers are clearly seen and the color is consistent throughout.
Close-up image of the lower border fine-print text. Clearly shows the original paper fibers and the original text printing.
Microscopic image of the girl's teeth and lips. Naked, fibrous, original paper is visible, as are the solid color lithography printing dots.
Microscopic image of the spear tip as it appears in the upper left portion of the poster. Solid color lithography dots and original paper are clearly seen.
Microscopic image of the Universal logo at the bottom right. Naked, fibrous paper is clearly seen.
Microscopic image of the upper right registration marks showing the original colors used in printing.
Poster Mountain Collector Services has silk screened a unique symbol in the margin at the bottom, left of center. Due to the unique nature of silk screen printing, no two prints are alike. PMCS has archived this print for verification of this poster's authenticity.
Procedures
Examination under black-light, microscope, light table, digital imaging and tactile observation. Documentation by Lindsay Simmons of Poster Mountain Inc.Conclusion
AUTHENTIC, ORIGINAL POSTER. Authenticated by Poster Mountain Inc. 10/15/2009. This poster wa not conserved or restored by Poster Mountain Inc.Disclaimer
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