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Vintage 1998 MAD Corvette Catalog Cover Art Original 35mm Slides – 18-Piece Archive LotUp for sale is a rare and visually stunning archive collection of eighteen (18) original professional 35mm color transparency slides. These premium photographic assets were acquired directly from the historic sale archives of Mid America Motorworks (formerly Mid America Designs) in Effingham, Illinois.PROVENANCE & ARTISTIC HIGHLIGHTSThe Project:
These slides represent the original creative master photography produced specifically for the “MAD Corvette Catalog Covers” project.The Photographer:
Photographed by renowned automotive history photographer Thomas Glatch, with an official corporate copyright date of 1998 printed on the archival mount.The Aesthetic:
An impressive multi-angle studio photography sequence featuring a sleek Corvette silhouette illuminated by vibrant pink, neon red, and white geometric strip lighting. This distinctive visual style captures the bold, high-end commercial design aesthetic of the late-1990s automotive industry.Complete Design Sequence:
Includes 18 distinct variations in exposure, angle, and framing, documenting the creative team’s experimentation to select the ideal hero image for the mail-order catalog cover artwork.CONDITION REPORTThe slides are in excellent vintage condition. The color saturation remains exceptionally rich and well-preserved, with deep blacks and brilliant neon hues.The plastic studio mounts are clean, orderly, and securely house the film. The original corporate identification and provenance label is present on the side of the archival sleeve.Please review all photographs carefully to assess the condition and details of these original photographic materials.SHIPPING & HANDLINGAll 18 slides will be carefully protected inside their original archival pocket sleeve and secured between thick cardboard flats to help prevent bending, shifting, or friction damage during transit.Shipped promptly with tracking and insurance.A spectacular piece of automotive corporate art history, perfect for any Corvette enthusiast, media archivist, or vintage garage display!Please review the high-resolution lightbox photos and feel free to message with any questions.
