Offered for sale is a large original vintage black-and-white group photograph dated October 1948, featuring members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Organized Firemen of the State of New Jersey.
This is an authentic period photograph produced by James A. Daniel, a regional photographer based in Newton, New Jersey, as indicated by the original studio stamp and mailing tube label.
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📌 Key Details:
* Event: Ladies Auxiliary of the Organized Firemen of the State of New Jersey
* Date: October 1948
* Location: Fox Trail Lodge (as shown on banner)
* Photographer: James A. Daniel (Newton, NJ)
* Format: Original gelatin silver photograph
* Type: Large panoramic / banquet group photo
* Origin: USA
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📸 Description
This striking historical photograph captures a large gathering of women at a formal banquet or convention, seated at long tables in a decorated hall.
At the center is a clearly visible banner reading:
“Ladies Auxiliary – Organized Firemen of the State of New Jersey – Oct. 1948”
The image provides:
* detailed mid-century fashion and hairstyles
* social and organizational history of women’s auxiliary groups
* strong documentary value from post-WWII America
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📏 Size
* 10x20 inches
* Large panoramic format
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📦 Condition
* Original vintage condition
* Noticeable edge wear and tears along borders
* Creasing from storage and age
* Some staining and surface wear
* Still displays well and retains strong visual impact
📌 Condition is clearly shown in photos – please review carefully
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💎 Collector Value
* Authentic 1940s Americana
* Fire department / firefighter memorabilia
* Women’s auxiliary historical interest
* New Jersey regional history
* Large-format vintage photography
This type of identified, dated group photograph with organization signage is increasingly collectible.
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🎯 Ideal For
* collectors of vintage photography
* fire department / firefighter memorabilia collectors
* New Jersey history enthusiasts
* social history and women’s organizations collectors
* interior decor (industrial / vintage themes)