Vintage Photos help tell a story

30 Sep

Elsie served as part of the Women's Land Army during WW l. Love this poster.

Elsie served as part of the Women’s Land Army during WW l. Love this poster.

These images of leaves placed on cyanotype paper was a process that began in 1842. Rather like a "blue print" The paper was coated with chemicals and allowed to dry in the dark. Then plants were placed on the paper in the sun and this lovely blue background with an image of the plant appeared. This is a picture Elsie created over 100 years ago and it is still fabulous.

These images of leaves placed on cyanotype paper was a process that began in 1842. Rather like a “blue print” The paper was coated with chemicals and allowed to dry in the dark. Then plants were placed on the paper in the sun and this lovely blue background with an image of the plant appeared. This is one Elsie created over 100 years ago and it is still fabulous.

Read Elsie's story and find out about this letter delivered to me on Palomar Mountain.

Read Elsie’s story and find out about this letter delivered to me on Palomar Mountain.

2 Responses to “Vintage Photos help tell a story”

  1. Judy P September 30, 2015 at 11:16 pm #

    Love the updates and added information. Read Elsie’s story several years ago and I feel like I knew her personally somehow. I often think of her experiences and marvel at how brave and dedicated she was.

  2. Renee October 2, 2015 at 3:07 pm #

    Love that poster!!

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