Young Boy in Soldier Costume
Artistattributed to
Clara Nelson
(American, 19th century)
Date1907
Mediumcyanotype and ink on card stock
Dimensionsimage: 6.7 × 5 cm (2 5/8 × 1 15/16 in.)
sheet: 8.8 × 13.9 cm (3 7/16 × 5 1/2 in.)
sheet: 8.8 × 13.9 cm (3 7/16 × 5 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineGift of Richard and Andrea Kremer
Object number2015.55.3
Label TextBecause the cyanotype required neither advanced knowledge of chemistry nor a darkroom, it became a favored process for the everyday American. Ninety percent of cyanotype postcards were made by amateurs. The birthday invitation, at center, illustrates one of the creative ways amateurs used the “real photo” postcard. Multiple birthday invitations would have required considerable time developing in the sunlight. The lighter blue tonality may be the result of impatience waiting for the postcard to develop on the part of the photographer, likely Lana Kramy’s mother or father.On View
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