Original photograph of the Universal Pictures' forge by photographer Ray Jones, circa 1930

Universal City: Universal Pictures, Circa 1930. Vintage publicity photograph of the Universal Pictures' forge by photographer Ray Jones, circa 1930, with Jones' photographer's stamp, a mimeo snipe, and a publication stamp on the verso. A rare publicity shot of Universal Pictures' blacksmith workshop.

From the archive of noted Hollywood still photographer Ray Jones. Born in Wisconsin on January 1, 1901, Jones worked for Paramount Pictures in the early 1930s, and went on to be the head of the still photography department at Universal Pictures in 1935, where he worked well into the 1950s.

8 x 10 inches. Very Good plus, with light edgewear, a small rust stain to the bottom margin, and a small closed tear to the center right margin.

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