Re: An ALT Question

GeneAlt@aol.com
Fri, 31 Oct 1997 19:33:57 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-10-31 19:19:00 EST, you write:

> A simple question, but how can a process that
> was once widely used by thousands of
> photographers be considered ALT? I know
> several people making Tintypes and a few
> making Collodon Wet Plates and they insist of
> referring to the process as an Alt Process.
>
> Any thoughts on this?

A stage coach was once used as transportation by tens of thousands. Today
such a way to travel would certainly be considered ALT!

Gene Laughter