Autochrome
SCHRAMMR@wlsvax.wvnet.edu
Mon, 05 Jun 1995 22:41:08 -0400 (EDT)
I am writing this in benefit of Mr. Paul Keck of Hawthorne, N.Y. who is
attempting to produce Autochrome plates. He has been researching this for
a number of years and is presently stalled due to lack of access to, in
his words, techically inclined photographic experts. He does not have access
to internet. Here is the problem. What he needs is the knowledge of how
to manufacture or a source of a panchromatic, extremely fine-grained and
thin, reversal emulsion. Unfortunatly the Lumiere Brothers are not
available to help. He has tried Rockland Colloid, the New York Public
Library, various Professors of Photography, etc. etc. The emulsion must
be capable of bonding to the varnish layer protecting the dyed starch
grains on the glass plate. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Wow! Wouldn't you like to have a handfull of "new" autochrome plates?
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Robert W. Schramm Physics or Art Dept.
West Liberty State College
West Liberty, WV 26074 schrammr@wlsvax.wvnet.edu