Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines vintage school supplies and very finely made

and very finely made

Shot under fluorescent light

I've found a few other boxes designed in a similar manner

I am not asking that

(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

Striking C. 1940s Century Micrograph of Algae Filaments, Signed Gene Gaines vintage school supplies and very finely madeI'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.