Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines vintage school supplies but perhaps they are related

but perhaps they are related

and very finely made

"Tokay" (grapes)

(now very soft old fold-lines suggest it was carried around in a pocket or tucked into a book or letter long ago) so the tear doesn't bother me a bit

Shot under fluorescent light

Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines vintage school supplies but perhaps they are relatedI'm a sucker for a micrograph a photo shot through a microscope, looking like beautiful abstractions but also holding keys to the construction of the universe. I believe these are strands of algae, and that the photograph, signed on reverse, dates to the 1940s or so. 4 7 8" x 4 7 8". Silver gelatin print, matte paper, nice rich tonality, very good condition.