Where did sepia toning in old photos come from?
Stark black and white photographs that sorely lacked emotional appeal were suddenly imbued with warmth and intensity. We have the inventor of sepia toning to thank for transforming austere, haunting images into vibrant keepsakes. It’s a shame that no one is sure who that inventor was. Where Did Sepia Toning Come From?
Who was the first person to use sepia toner in photography?
Seydelmann deserves credit for conceiving the idea of using sepia to enhance paintings, but no one can say with certainty who first thought of using sepia toner in photography in the mid-1850s. What is certain is that the history of sepia toning is as colorful as the color of sepia itself. Here’s a little background:
What did Jacob Seydelmann use to make sepia?
Late in the 18th century, Jacob Seydelmann, a German professor and minor artist, found a way to produce a more concentrated form of sepia. He dried it, mixed it with shellac and began using it as a wash to enrich the colors in his paintings.
Is the photographer on the back of a metro postcard?
The printing of the photographer’s or manufacturer’s name on the back of real photos was an expensive proposition. This practice was only cost effective on cards printed in large numbers; individuals and small photo studios could rarely afford to do so.
When did the address side of postcards change?
In 1907, a major change on the address side of postcards occurred. This change was prompted by the Universal Postal Congress, the legislative body of the Universal Postal Union. The convention decreed that postal cards produced by governments of member nations could have messages on the left half of the address side, effective October 1, 1907.
What kind of paper was used to make postcards?
Collodion emulsions produced prints with a very fine tonal range and sharp details. Collodion however was highly flammable, which detracted from its popularity. Most collodion papers fell out of common use before real photo postcards were made. SOLIO 1892 – 1907 (no markings on back)
When was the first postcard issued to the public?
Congress passed legislation on June 8, 1872, that approved government production of postal cards. The first government-produced postcard was issued on May 1, 1873. One side of the postcard was for a message and the other side was for the recipient’s address.
