This is a collection of Carte De Viste.
carte de vis ite: An albumen print measuring 2-1/2" by 3-1/2" mounted to a card measuring 2-1/2" by 4".
Popularized by Andre-Adolphe-Eugene Disderi ( France)
Introduced 1854
Peak Years 1859-1866
Waned 1870-1905
al bu men print:
A positive print produced from a glass negative on paper coated with egg whites.
Sensitizing agent: silver nitrate;
Developing agent: pyrogallic acid.
Wet plate negative invented by Frederick Scott Archer(Britain).
Albumen print invented by L.-D. Blanquart-Evrard(France)
Introduced 1850
Peak years 1860-1890
Waned 1890-1910
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