![]() ![]() Most of these papers are from the U.S., England, or Germany. Translucent or opaque film bases, of yesteryear (1910-1980). In the Tables given below are listed approximately 320 silver-gelatin developing photographic papers and positive emulsions on Such photographic web sitesĪre also a good source of anecdotal information, especially for "legendary" papers (Table 6). Similarly, Knoppow and Reed have provided internet listings of various vintage papers. Noteworthy is a comprehensive enumeration on the Internet of Kodak papers, byĭune et al. Library of Congress is also an excellent source. ![]() The Museum of Photographic Art in San Diego, and the photographic collection at the University of Arizona in Tucson. The author can personally recommend the incomparable George Eastman House, Further, there are a number of photographic museums that have extensive serialĬollections, with catalogs listed on the Internet. Kodak Velox, Artura Iris, and Ansco Cyko. Yearly volumes of photographic journals are sometimes bound without the advertisements, which is not the case with unbound issues.Īs a bonus feature, American Annual of Photography in its earlier years had a number of actual prints inserted, including More obscure sources include Photograms of the Year (Great Britain) and Photofreund Jahrbuch and Das Deutsche Lichtbild (Germany). Additionally, the larger city libraries often carry back issues of photographic periodicals such as American Annual of Photography, American Photography, British Journal of Photography, British Journal of Photography Almanac, TheĬamera, Camera Craft, Photo Era, Photo Miniature, Popular Photography, etc. For this survey, the best sources are undoubtedly sample print books, company catalogs, Photo Lab Index, Popular Photography Directory issues, The Complete Photographer, as well as books on printing, e.g., by Lowe andĭutton. The "golden age" of B&W photographic paper was approximately from 1910-1980, the decline following the increasing This argument often holds true for older dated packages as compared to newer ones. Similar reasoning applies to lantern slide plates, sometimes offered for sale, Papers, ie., contact as compared to enlarging papers. In addition, slower speed papers are less subject to age fog than are more rapid (good), to basement (fair), to attic (worst). "Provenance" is usually non-existent, so that storage can vary from freezer (best), to closet First, sealed, unopened packages are free of any fogging resulting from accidental light exposure, or of An example included with this article is from a package of Kodak "Velox Glossy" dated December 1906.įor a greater chance of success in obtaining a satisfactory print from a vintage printing paper, the following generalizations shouldīe kept in mind. Also, it is a challenge to prepare a print from the oldest available existing paper. In addition, several papers developed to unusual tones, such as Periodicals contain actual prints rather than graphic reproductions. Number of older photographic papers have unique surfaces that are no longer produced. There are several valid reasons for pursuing this endeavor. Instances was it found impossible to produce a satisfactory image. Over the years, first through "Shutterbug" ads and camera shows, and now mainly through e-bay, the author has purchased and experimented with a considerable number of these printing papers. Hold of.” This term applies to those who often stylize and distort the subject by image manipulation, and even of more importance here, regard the unfamiliar as important, e.g., for printing media no longer produced. Hirsch has coined the phrase “haptic photographer” to indicate a certain type of individual, “haptic” being from the Greek “laying ![]() While it may be of interest to some individuals to keep these latter items on a shelf for exhibition, it is much more of a challenge to try to make prints from these papers.Ī psychological consideration of this situation is of interest. With the advent of e-bay on the Internet, a large number of vintage photographic items, including packages of printing paper with batch production dates going back to the early 1900's are for sale. This event dramatically marked a sharp turn toward digital photography. The demolition of Building 9, the paper plant at Kodak Park in Rochester, on 30 June 2007, sent shock waves throughout much of the photographic world. Return to the Past - Collecting and Developing ![]()
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