Carbro

/ˈkɑːrbroʊ/ noun

Definition

A photographic printing process that uses carbon tissue to create color prints, popular in the early-to-mid 20th century.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'carbon process,' combining 'carbon' and 'bromide.' Developed from earlier photographic techniques using carbon and gelatin.

Kelly Says

Carbro prints are prized by collectors today because they produce incredibly rich, saturated colors that can last 100+ years—some art museums still showcase them as the pinnacle of color photography from the 1920s-1940s.

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