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Calotypes

Scope note

Use for negatives on paper made by Talbot's patented calotype process, a developing-out process. Distinguished from Talbot's "photogenic drawings," in which the image was printed out. For most prints made from these negatives, use "salted paper prints." In the mid-20th century, sometimes used incorrectly for any other paper negatives or salted paper prints.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000127190

Broader Terms used

<negatives by process>

Equivalent Terms used

calotype

Created

13yrs ago

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