One of 5,000 glass negatives produced by Roberto Donetta in the early 1900s of a Swiss villiage in Blenio Valley. A lot of them have the same humourous scenes as this one. (929×700)
One of 5,000 glass negatives produced by Roberto Donetta in the early 1900s of a Swiss villiage in Blenio Valley. A lot of them have the same humourous scenes as this one. (929×700)
Upon Roberto Donetta’s death, his possessions were auctioned to settle his debts. Ironically, the most valuable of these possessions (his archive of over 5,000 glass plate negatives and prints) was deemed worthless. Left in the attic of the local parish, the collection was forgotten for over 30 years, discovered only by chance.
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Upon Roberto Donetta’s death, his possessions were auctioned to settle his debts. Ironically, the most valuable of these possessions (his archive of over 5,000 glass plate negatives and prints) was deemed worthless. Left in the attic of the local parish, the collection was forgotten for over 30 years, discovered only by chance.
If you wish you can view a gallery [here](https://www.utterlyinteresting.com/post/roberto-donetta-the-forgotten-photographer-of-swiss-village-life)
Such an incredible slice of history! The humor and personality captured here are timeless, just love this.