Glass negatve plates were signed by hand before the emulsion dried. Retouch is sometimes visible on certain negatives, done by Migacz himself before he produced the prints (eg. the self-portrait of Migacz).
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Title: Wojciech Migacz. Self-portrait
Creator: Wojciech Migacz
Creator Death Date: 1944
Manufacturer: Wojciech Migacz (1874-1944) was born in village of Gostwica in District of Nowy Sącz. He was distinguished character against his community. He was occupied with farming, turnery, wood-carving, and social activity as well. Between 1895 and 1940 he took photographs of his family, his village and the area with self-made camera.