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LANTERN SLIDES: HOW TO MAKE AND COLOR THEM by DWIGHT LATHROP
ELMENDORF 83 pages pack with info on how to make Lantern Slides for the old
Cameras
Below is first part of the introduction to the book
INTRODUCTION.
THE difficulties which 'meet the Beginner at the start are many, and though
some of
them are real and are to "be 'overcome only by care, patience and
perseverance, yet most of the obstacles, which appear as mountains, soon
disappear before the magic of common sense when applied under the guidance
of practical experience. The printed directions enclosed in each box of
plates, while explicit enough for one well versed in the art, are Greek to
the novice. The formulas puzzle some, the names of the chemicals, others;
the chemical actions threaten distraction, while startling results, not at
all in accordance with the directions, cause a total collapse.
The purpose of this little work is to guide those who will follow its
directions as Alpine
climbers do the " furer," step by step, trusting to the direction of their
leader, who has often surmounted the difficulties which lie in the path
leading to a perfect lantern slide.
There are no short cuts to real success, but by using the best appliances
and methods we 6 may speed over the path, enjoying each new difficulty as it
appears, because of the assurance born of past successes.
The making of a lantern slide at the present time is comparatively a very
simple process,
because every requisite is prepared for the worker, ready for immediate use,
and no knowledge of chemistry per se is necessary. The result, be it good or
bad, depends entirely upon the personal equation." If this uncertain
quantity were known in each particular case would be an easy matter to
prescribe the proper treatment ; but as it varies even in one and the same
person, the following directions will only apply to those who will not
insert or assert their own personality too much..
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