Ernest BELLOCQ Rare Gelatin Silver Photo VINTAGE ORIGINAL Storyville Prostitute black when I tried removing it

when I tried removing it I heard a lot of creaking in the case joints and the liner was very stiff

seals are dated 1998

13th NY Volunteer Infantry

green leather case that measures 5

Ernest BELLOCQ Rare Gelatin Silver Photo VINTAGE ORIGINAL Storyville Prostitute black when I tried removing itErnest J. Bellocq (American New Orleans, 1873 1949), silver gelatin print, unsigned, 10" x 8". Paper is medium weight I would say. I'm not an expert on the various Bellocq prints, but was told this print was made by Dan Leyrer from the original negatives in the early 1960s, and there appears to be some age related silvering along the perimeter to show that it is vintage, and not a recent reprint. I purchased this print from a very reputable New