Doris Day 1963 Smiling Glamour Photo Shoot Original 4x5 Glass Plate Negative This is a very rare original 4x5 inch black and white glass plate negative from our historic archive. Photographic Reproduction: Glass plate negatives were used for capturing high-quality images for printing. Newspapers and magazines relied on photographs to accompany stories, and these negatives were often used to create prints for publication. The images captured on glass plates were transferred to printing plates via processes like photoengraving, which involved creating an etched surface that would transfer the image onto paper during the printing process. Durability and Resolution: Glass plates provided a high degree of image resolution and were more durable than early photographic films, especially in terms of retaining sharp detail. This was important for newspapers aiming to print clear and detailed images, particularly for things like portraits, action shots, and other photographs that needed to convey complex visual information. Negative Creation: The glass plate negatives served as master negatives from which multiple prints could be made. These prints were then used to create plates for the newspaper and magazine printing presses. Since a single glass negative could be used to produce many prints, it was an efficient means of reproduction for wide distribution. Archival Storage: Glass plate negatives were relatively stable and durable over time, making them useful for archival purposes. Newspapers and magazine publications would often keep them in storage for future use or reference, and some photographic archives from newspapers still hold collections of glass plates from this era. This is a real collector's item and would make superb quality photographs or prints. This would also be a great addition to any collection or image archive. This vintage negative glass negative is in Excellent condition. This collector's item is being sold from one collector to another, no rights are given or implied. Silver Screen Archives are gradually releasing from their vast archives thousands of original photographs, transparencies, negatives, slides, lobby cards and other movie or television memorabilia.
