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Postcards, miscellaneous processes

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: 2022-012(3)-0018 - 0021

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: An artificial collection of photographic image capture, processing, developing and printing format samples, assembled to aid in the study of the history and practice of photography.

Represented are photographs which demonstrate a variety of photographic structures (one-, two, and three-layer images on supporting material); photographs on assorted supports (metal, glass, plastic, paper) with various binders (albumen, gelatin) and light sensitive materials (metal salts, pigments, dyes); as well as photographs in different physical and optical formats (cased, card mounted, positives and negatives).

The collection also contains complementary material, including a selection of photographic accessories such as format and process identification aids, a darkroom guide, dry plate boxes and processing envelopes.

Dates

  • 1900-2000

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 112+ items (3 boxes) : photographs

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository

Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451