Summary
Black and white lantern slide featuring a diagram of the structure of photographic film.
This is one of of 16 black and white lantern slides covering the history of photography and emulsion making. These were likely used in educational or training presentations, circa 1950s.
This series is part of the Kodak collection of products, promotional materials, photographs and working life artefacts collected from Kodak Australasia in 2005, when the Melbourne manufacturing plant at Coburg closed down.
Kodak manufactured and distributed a wide range of photographic products to Australasia, such as film, paper, chemicals, cameras and miscellaneous equipment. Its client base included amateur and professional photographers, as well as specialist medical and graphic art professionals who used photography, x-ray and other imaging techniques.
Description of Content
Circular diagram with linked by arrows to alphabetical key.
Physical Description
Square black and white lantern slide sealed with black paper edge-binding strips.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Ms. Kate Metcalf - Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd, 2005
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Acknowledgement
Courtesy of Kodak (Australasia) Pty Ltd.
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Date Manufactured
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Format
Lantern Slide, Standard (3¼ in. x 3¼ in.), Black & White
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Language
English
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Inscriptions
Printed: 'STRUCTURE OF PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM / [circular diagram with different patterned layers. Arrows point to different layers] A. PROTECTIVE SUPERCOATING OF THIN CLEAR GELATIN / B. UPPER EMULSION COATING / C. LOWER EMULSION COATING / D. SPECIAL PRE-COATING ON BASE ("SUBBING") / E. FILM BASE ("SUPPORT") / F. ANTI-HALO BACKING ("N.C." BACKING) / FIG. 17'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Photographic products, Training & education
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Photography, Industry, Presentations, Slides, Lantern Slides, Photographic Processes