Description:

Dr. James Chester Knapp (Bottom row second from the right). Dr. James Chester Knapp was born at Drennon Springs, Kentucky, 25 November 1853. His father was Rev. James C. Knapp. His mother was Caroline Adgate Knapp. J. C. Knapp received a small legacy from his father and used the money to pay for an education. In 1879 he graduated from Syracuse University. He completed his medical studies in 1884. In 1887 he married Alice S. Reynolds. In 1894 he became head of the Hygienic Institute in Geneva, NY. He died 11 December 1909. Dr. Whitman H. Jordan (Director of Agricultural Experiment Station). Dr. Whitman. H. Jordan and Miss Anne Fitzhugh Miller disagree on women's role. The platinum / palladium process was invented in the first half of the 19th century but a reliable commercial process was not introduced until the 1880s. It was popular for practical reasons as platinum is very stable so prints do not deteriorate over time. It is a very permanent image, and was highly valued for this reason. The main attraction of platinotype is, however, aesthetic. The process produces wonderfully rich grey-tones and a matte finish due to the print being laid directly on paper without the need for an emulsion. Those characteristics are demonstrated in this wonderful photograph. Platinotype printing declined as a commercial process soon after the end of WW1 due to the escalating cost of platinum. It use has continued popularity in art photography. 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: 3.75" x 5"
  • Condition: Fair - Very Good Condition with some damage and wear (see pics)

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September 18, 2021 3:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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