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Very Nice, Isaac!

Interesting thought.
I have seen photographs of mature subjects and have been struck by how the character of face is often reflected in the character of the body, if that makes sense.
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Thank You, Ian
Interesting info.........The Glass negatives that I found this with are from 1886-1896. Would not be too far out of realm of somebody getting ready to print the treasure trove of...

Thanks Ian,
Sears sold everything under the sun at one time or another!!
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Bruce

Thanks Jim,
Certianly enlightens me. DuPont just jumped into my head. Could be any manufacturer...I'll keep searching.
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Bruce

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Found with box of glass negatives.........DuPont, maybe?

Mike,
I noticed that as well, not at all sure why!
These are from a patch of about 60 glass negs that I was given.
It is fun going through them!
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Bruce

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A few more from glass negative 1886-1896.
Enjoy

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From a collection of about 60 glass negatives

I appreciate all the help, I have scanned a few sucessfully and will post them soon. I do plan to try the photographing them on a light box.
Thank you all.

Thanks for the help, I don't have a problem with resorting to printing, but I kind of like the photographing plates on light box idea. Best, Bruce

Thanks Denise! I hadn't Thought of photographing the plates. Sure would save long hours in darkroom.
Thanks again!
Bruce

I am in possession of about 60 glass negatives circa 1890-1896.
Photos were taken in and around Austinburg Ohio by Rev R.G. McCelland. Rev. McCelland was the Principal of the Grand River Institute....

Very Nice.........my favorite place on earth.

First 4x5 Portrait taken 15 years ago! Just returned to LF film photography after unsatisfying exposure to digital!







http://www.flickr.com/photos/77225091@N06/6921106159/

Some thoughts on the obvious

1. film in tray emulsion side up
2. even gentle agitation all the way through entire process
3. short smooth finger nails...I forgot about mine at first.
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David,
I am just getting back into tray processing and can give a little help. in neg one and two you have scratched the emulsion while agitating...a little practice with blank film and you should...