Vintage 1950s High School Portrait Photo Lot Cecil Davis Studios Michigan 32pc

Cecil Davis Studios
Vintage 1950s High School Portrait Photo Lot
Black & White Photography, Mixed Sizes

This collection features a significant archive of 1950s high school senior portraits and associated social ephemera from the Michigan area. Many of the photographs are personalized with handwritten inscriptions to a student named "Pat," providing a nostalgic glimpse into mid-century social customs, fashion, and school spirit. The lot includes materials from Cecil Davis Studios, which operated in Otsego and Wayland, Michigan, documenting the youth of the era with classic studio lighting and traditional poses.

• Approximately 32 black and white portrait photographs including wallet and larger sizes
• Includes one black scrapbook page with 8 mounted wallet-size portraits
• Features period ephemera: Cecil Davis Studios proof folder, senior price list, and addressed envelopes
• Numerous photos include handwritten names, dates (1951, 1957), and personalized messages

Condition: Photographs show age-appropriate wear including light silvering, corner bumping, and minor surface scuffs. The black scrapbook page is brittle with visible edge chipping and torn mounting holes. Envelopes and paper ephemera exhibit significant toning, edge wear, and small tears consistent with age. Some loose photos have adhesive residue on the reverse from previous mounting. Handwritten ink remains dark and legible.