Description:

It comes in a Littlefield, Parsons & Co. daguerreotype case. The opalotype process, while not widely used, also evolved throughout the history of photography and could be made with either collodion or gelatin as the light-sensitive emulsion coating. Opalotypes were named for the substrate, opal glass, a translucent white glass. They were also called milk-glass positives. Opalotypes evoked the look of portrait miniatures painted on ivory. Two basic techniques were used to make an opalotype. One involved the transfer of a print to a milk-glass substrate, and the other used a negative to print directly on light-sensitive emulsion applied to the milk glass. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 1/4 plate - 3.25" x 4.25"
  • Condition:
  • Very Good - Excellent Condition. No damage to the glass and case latches tight and has minor wear

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October 8, 2021 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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