In addition to the published H. H. Bennett
series on orange/yellow mounts, Metcalf also printed and mounted his
photographs on green card stock. They often bear numbering
(presumably in Metcalf's own hand) that corresponds to the published
Bennett sequence. In addition, there is sometimes an alternate
number -- the meaning of which has yet to be fully determined.
They are often but not always distinguished by the Metcalf
blindstamp.
Published Bennett
series views on green mounts:
Following are a number of examples of Metcalf's personal copies of
the Japan views. They typically bear the assigned Bennett
series number. Many also have an additional number which
presumably corresponds to Metcalf's own numbering system.
Careful comparison reveals that Metcalf and Bennett did not arrange
the images in the same way.
Care to Contribute?
A
complete understanding of Metcalf's green and orange mount images
has not been achieved. You may be able to help! If you
have any examples of Metcalf photography (Japan or otherwise), I
would appreciate your assistance. Everything from the mount to
numbering, titling, and framing of his images are of interest.
Front and back scans of the cards in higher resolutions would be
greatly appreciated even if you have a duplicate of a green mount
that you see on the site. It is also valuable getting a sense
of how many of these cards exist in public and private collections.
I will gladly acknowledge your contributions and incorporate the
research into this web site.
326. Japanese Bed Chamber
329. Approach to Temple
333. Temple Grounds - Dai-Nichi-Do
334. Temple Grounds - Dia-Nichi-Do
[sic]
337. Approach to Temple
338. Temple Grounds - Dai-Nichi-Do
340. Among the Nikko Mountains
341. Temple Lantern
346. Bronze Image of Buddha at
Kammakura
348. Village of Kiga
351. Hakone - Mountain Village
352. Temple at Enoshima
354. Near Odowarra
360. Rice Fields - Newly
Planted
363. Honcho-Dori - Yokohama
Acknowledgements:
Images
of these green mount views have been provided by generous collectors
who have my sincere thanks. For further information consult Terry Bennett,
Photography in Japan 1853-1912
(2006 Tuttle Publishing). Interested collectors and
researchers will want to access his
Old Japan Picture
Library.
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