French poster shows the basket of Henri Giffard's captive balloon and a bird's-eye view of Paris to advertise balloon ascensions at the 1878 world's fair. TITLE: Panorama de Paris. Vu de la nacelle du grand ballon captif vapeur de la cour des Tuileries. Poster dates to 1878. Learn More
Poster possibly advertising a balloon manufactured by Henri Lachambre whose facility is located in Vaugirard, a section of Paris, France. TITLE: Balloon labeled "H. Lachambre," with two men riding in the basket. Poster dates to between 1880 and 1890. Learn More
Photo shows the Grand Palace at the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "The Grand Palace, Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France".<BR><BR> A photochrome(or photochrom) is a color photo lithograph, produced from a black-and-white negative. The final prints were created using different color impressions from multiple lithographic stones. They almost have a hand colored effect to them which makes them very unique considering color photography didn't come around until many years later. Learn More
Photo shows street scene on Avenue Nicholas II, looking towards the Dome of the Invalides in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Avenue Nicholas II, looking towards the Dome of the Invalides, Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France". <BR><BR> A photochrome(or photochrom) is a color photo lithograph, produced from a black-and-white negative. The final prints were created using different color impressions from multiple lithographic stones. They almost have a hand colored effect to them which makes them very unique considering color photography didn't come around until many years later. Learn More
Photo shows view of the grand entrance to the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Grand Entrance, Exposition Unversal, 1900, Paris, France".<BR><BR> A photochrome(or photochrom) is a color photo lithograph, produced from a black-and-white negative. The final prints were created using different color impressions from multiple lithographic stones. They almost have a hand colored effect to them which makes them very unique considering color photography didn't come around until many years later. Learn More
Photo shows view of a canal in ancient Paris. Nice view of old bridges, the Army & Navy buildings, and the Expositions Universal in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Ancient Paris and perspective of the bridges, showing Army and Navy buildings, Exposition Unversal, 1900, Paris, France". <BR><BR> A photochrome(or photochrom) is a color photo lithograph, produced from a black-and-white negative. The final prints were created using different color impressions from multiple lithographic stones. They almost have a hand colored effect to them which makes them very unique considering color photography didn't come around until many years later. Learn More
Photo shows view of a canal with old ships docked in Paris France near the Exposition Universal. Nice view of vintage canal boats, old buildings, and ships. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Ancient Paris, Exposition Unversal, 1900, Paris, France". <BR><BR> A photochrome(or photochrom) is a color photo lithograph, produced from a black-and-white negative. The final prints were created using different color impressions from multiple lithographic stones. They almost have a hand colored effect to them which makes them very unique considering color photography didn't come around until many years later. Learn More
Photo shows view of the pavilions of the Nations on the water's edge in Paris France. Nice view of vintage canal boats, old buildings, and the Eiffel Tower in the background. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "The Pavilions of the Nations, III, Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France". <BR><BR> A photochrome(or photochrom) is a color photo lithograph, produced from a black-and-white negative. The final prints were created using different color impressions from multiple lithographic stones. They almost have a hand colored effect to them which makes them very unique considering color photography didn't come around until many years later. To find even more photochromes, click on the 'Photos of Europe' store link on the left side. Learn More
Photo shows view of the pavilions of the Nations on the water's edge in Paris France. Nice view of vintage canal boats, old buildings, and the Eiffel Tower in the background. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "The Pavilions of the Nations, II, Exposition Universal, 1900, Paris, France". <BR><BR> A photochrome(or photochrom) is a color photo lithograph, produced from a black-and-white negative. The final prints were created using different color impressions from multiple lithographic stones. They almost have a hand colored effect to them which makes them very unique considering color photography didn't come around until many years later. Learn More
Photo shows view of the pavilions of the Nations and perspective of bridges near Exposition Universal in Paris France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "The Pavilions of the Nations and persepective of the bridges, Expositon Universal, 1900, Paris, France". <BR><BR> A photochrome(or photochrom) is a color photo lithograph, produced from a black-and-white negative. The final prints were created using different color impressions from multiple lithographic stones. They almost have a hand colored effect to them which makes them very unique considering color photography didn't come around until many years later. Learn More
