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On Thu, 6 Jul 1995, Peter Marshall wrote:
> In-Reply-To: <Pine.SUN.3.91.950702151954.13092B-100000@panix.com>
> > Also, I daresay in 1911 (1913?) platinum and dichromates
> > (possibly albumen?) were still in general use, and "gelatino" not yet
> > so "normal."
> >
> > Of course this looking things up in old encyclopedias is dangerous. (How
> > long before you got out of Cassell's, Peter?)
> A strong will is certainly required. Even more fascinating are some of
> the old magazines - I have a few copies of 'The Photo Miniature' - it
> started in 1899 and was monthly published in New York and London. The
> May 1910 issue discusses the relative merits of the 'six modern
> (printing) processes' .. 'development (gaslight) papers; bromide papers,
> printing-out papers (collodion and gelatine); self-toning papers; carbon
> amd platinum.
>
> Jan 1901 (No22) might be worth you looking for - on gum printing - if you
> have access to a good library (bought mine a few years back - haven't
> seen any for sale at sensible prices since.)
>
> Peter Marshall
> petermarshall@cix.compulink.co.uk
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