photochromotype (Meaning)

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photochromotype (n.)

A colored print made photomechanically.

Webster

To represent by a colored print made by any photomechanical process.

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The photochromotype process utilized light-sensitive chemicals to produce full-color images on paper.
The earliest known photochromotypes date back to the 1880s, showcasing scenic landscapes and urban scenes.
Unlike early black-and-white photography, photochromotypes offered a vibrant array of colors, capturing the true essence of the subjects.
The photochromotype method involved the creation of glass negatives, which were then coated with a light-sensitive emulsion.
The negatives were exposed to colored light selectively, resulting in the formation of relief images on the plates.
The relief images on the plates were then inked and transferred onto paper using a printing press.
Photochromotypes became popular as postcards and travel souvenirs, offering a glimpse into distant lands and cultures.
The photochromotype technique enjoyed its peak popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The advent of offset printing eventually surpassed photochromotype in popularity due to its lower cost and efficiency.
Today, photochromotypes are considered valuable historical artifacts, providing a unique window into the past.

A colored print made photomechanically., To represent by a colored print made by any photomechanical process.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The photochromotype process utilized light-sensitive chemicals to produce full-color images on paper.

The earliest known photochromotypes date back to the 1880s, showcasing scenic landscapes and urban scenes.

Unlike early black-and-white photography, photochromotypes offered a vibrant array of colors, capturing the true essence of the subjects.

The photochromotype method involved the creation of glass negatives, which were then coated with a light-sensitive emulsion.