Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]What a gallery calls a "gelatin silver print" is just a plain old black & white print. A platinum print is also a black & white print, using platinum instead of silver in the emulsion. It does not necessarily mean the print has been toned for protection, though anyone selling prints for big bucks owes to the buyer to do so. Chuck Albertson Seattle, Wash. > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of > MGMcGough@aol.com > Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 5:03 PM > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us > Subject: [Leica] Platinum & Gelatin Leica Prints (archival?) > > > Would someone please explain to me what is meant by the galleries > that sell photographic prints usage of the terms platinum or gelatin > prints from Leicas & others. Does this mean toned prints for archival > reasons? I wonder how many of the noted Leica users that became > famous & sell their original prints for big bucks, do their printing. > > Mary G.