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Archives of American Gardens
Historic Autochromes Collection
Summary
- Collection ID:
- AAG.AUT
- Dates:
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circa 1909-1916
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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51 Autochromes (photographs)
- Repository:
The Historic Autochromes Collection documents various sites and scenes, most of them in Europe with some in the United States and Canada. The photographer is unknown.
Administration
Author
AAG Staff
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source of collection is unknown.
Using the Collection
Image quality of autochromes is poor to fair. Image colors have darkened over time. Some autochromes have flaking or curling film emulsion that affects the image field.
Conditions Governing Access
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Conditions Governing Use
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Preferred Citation
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Historic Autochromes Collection
Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardens -- United States | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Gardens -- Europe | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Castles -- England | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Autochromes (photographs) | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
Archives of American Gardens
P.O. Box 37012
Capital Gallery West, Suite 3300, MRC 506
Washington, DC 20013-7012
Business Number: Phone: 202-633-5840
Fax Number: Fax: 202-633-5697
aag@si.edu
