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Old 05-27-2016, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by drcy View Post
It looks old due to the toning. If it's from the 1800s it has to have the photographic print on thin photo paper attached to carboard (or other thick stock) backing. It is just one sheet of paper, it's not a photo from the 1800s. Though without a closer look, it could be a ink and printing press print too-- which could be on a single sheet if from the 1800s.
The Photo is definitely albumen in the way it's a thin item affixed to a thicker card stock. Thanks for the info.
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