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Oil processes

Scope note

Use for bichromate photographic processes relying on the ability of an exposed emulsion that has been soaked in cold water to resist or accept greasy inks in relation to the amount of exposure. The original print may be the end product or may be used as a master for transferring the image to another support.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000133493

Broader Terms used

bichromate processes

Narrower Terms used

bromoil process

Created

13yrs ago

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