Summary
Instruction sheet printed on both sides explaining, in detail, the process of pre-toning, toning and fixing, and noting which Austral products can be used at each stage of the process. Previously contained in a box of Sun P.O.P Gelatino-Chloride 'Printing Out Paper' made by Baker & Rouse Pty Ltd, at the Austral works in Abbotsford, circa 1890s. The box also holds a number of degrading plastic negatives.
The Baker & Rouse Pty Ltd company was set up by Thomas Baker who operated in partnership with John (JJ) Rouse. The company merged with Kodak in 1908, with Kodak greatly expanding the original Austral Abbotsford factory over subsequent decades.
Physical Description
Small light weight paper with black text printed on both sides.
More Information
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Manufacturer
Baker & Rouse Pty Ltd, Southampton Crescent, Abbotsford, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1897-1908
The company name Baker & Rouse Pty Ltd was established in 1897 and the company then merged in to Australian Kodak Limited in 1908. -
Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Text; 'AUSTRAL / REGISTERED / SUN P.O.P. [extended text follows]'
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Overall Dimensions
110 mm (Width), 205 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Photography, Factories, Manufacturing Plants, Photographic Papers
