Main entry:

Reilly, James M., 1946-

Title & Author:

The albumen & salted paper book : the history and practice of photographic printing, 1840-1895 / James M. Reilly.

Publication:

Rochester, N.Y. : Light Impressions Corp., 1980.

Description:

133 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Series:

Extended photomedia series ; 2

Notes:
On cover: The history and practice of photographic printing, 1840-1895.
Includes bibliographical references.
Basic principles -- Working environment, equipment and materials -- Salted papers -- Albumen paper -- Alternative and hybrid papers -- Sensitization -- Tone reproduction and print exposure -- Toning -- Fixation and washing -- Finishing, mounting and storage -- The question of permanence.

Summary:

"The albumen and salted paper book is the first comprehensive guide to the technical, historical and archival aspects of the albumen print, the most commonly used printing material in the 19th century. It contains the history of the process, together with complete working directions for albumen printing and several related processes, as well as practical information on the identification, storage and care of historical photographic prints."--Back cover.

ISBN:

0879920149 (pbk.)
9780879920142 (pbk.)
0879920203
9780879920203

Subject:

Photography Printing processes.
Albumen paper.
Photography history
Photography methods
Photographie Procédés d'impression.
Papier albuminé.
1840-1895

Added entries:

United States New York Rochester.
Extended photomedia series ; 2.

Albumen and salted paper book

Holdings:

Location: Library main 25283
Call No.: TR400.R44 (ID:88-B11474)
Status: Available