Glossy or not ?

Glossy papers

There is some irritation amongst collectors wether glossy papers were used before 1945 or not.

They WERE DEFINATELY used. Trust me.

Glossy papers were often used by Press-Photographers and Propaganda units. The reason is quite simple. To make a glossy paper look good, it needs a bit more experience and technical equipment. The photo must be put on a special heater to make it more dry in a shorter time. Many private photographers did not have the right equipment at that time and the papers were more expensive and also more sensitive.


This is an example of a photo on glossy paper, however the glossy effect is not visible on computer screens.

 


Another photo on glossy paper

Note the stamp of a Propaganda Kompanie on the back

 

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