DESCRIPTION: Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley (February 9, 1865 – December 23, 1931), the first known photographers of snowflakes, perfected a process of catching flakes on black velvet in such a way that their images could be captured before they either melted or sublimated. c. 1890
**Crop may be different than pictured depending on size selected
**Dimensions are approximate
"Bentley" Snowflakes Poster
Gloss finish
Coated for water-resistance
Acid free to prevent yellowing
Crop may be different than pictured depending on size selected
Dimensions are approximateThe quality of historic images are subject to the capabilities of the original photographer, the wearing of time and the limitations of period technology. As history affords no retakes, we appreciate what has been left to us. Please note that we do not computer enhance or alter the original image in any way, as we feel its eccentricities contribute to its historic character. Thank you for taking this into consideration before making your purchase.