Rabbit Ears Pass Continental Divide Sign Photograph #CRA-RU99
Brief Description
A woman and her child are seen on the Continental Divide in Colorado. The Continental Divide sign here would soon be replaced with a new one, but the stone marker on the right of this photo still remains in this location today.
This digital image comes from an original photograph that is held in the Coloradotopia archives.
Info
- Date: Circa 1952 or Earlier
- Photographer: Unknown
- Medium: Original Photograph
- Size: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
- ID: CRA-RU99
- Acquisition Date: April 2024
- Repository: Coloradotopia Archives
Scanned with basic cropping, no digital enhancements.
Image use restricted.
Image Dating Comments
This image can be dated to circa 1952 or earlier by comparing the image to others. This archive has pictures of a new or repainted sign here in 1953.
Backside
Full Scan
Comments & Discussion
The full scan above shows the ribbed edging of this photograph nicely. This fragile pattern has survived well to this point in time.
Take note of the graffiti on this sign. You won’t see this in the photo from 1953. This is because the sign had either been replaced or repainted (most likely just repainted). The snowpack in the background makes it appear that this is a spring season photograph.
Condition, Aging & Authenticity: The backside shows a few light crease marks and light discoloration around the edges due to aging. The top portion of the ribbed edge pattern is particularly fragile on this photograph, and its survival to this point is remarkable.
About the Coloradotopia Archives. The Coloradotopia archives hold a large collection of historical images and items that document Colorado’s automobile history in the mountains. You can read more about the Coloradotopia archive project here.
