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France Photos

This wonderful collection of old photographs captures the history and culture of Paris, France during the late 1800's. These are restored photochrome prints that were colored using a unique process that gives these photos a 'hand-colored' feel to them. Nice views of old street scenes, towns and villages, and so much more.

Photochrom or Photochrome is a colorizing process combining photography and color lithography. Photochrome may also refer to the modern age of color postcards in America. Photochrom is used to create a color print from a black and white photo negative, using between four and fourteen lithograph stones, made from rocklike substances, to colorize the print with several different inks.

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  1. 1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Grand Entrance

    1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Grand Entrance

    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
  2. 1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Front View

    1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Front View

    Photo shows gorgeous front view of the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "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
  3. 1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Fountains

    1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Fountains

    Photo shows gorgeous view of the entrance of the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "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
  4. 1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Entrance Photo

    1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Entrance Photo

    Photo shows gorgeous view of the entrance of the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. Nice view of old, vintage horse drawn wagons outside the exposition building. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "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
  5. 1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Canal View

    1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Canal View

    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
  6. 1890s Paris France Eiffel Tower Full View & Trocadero

    1890s Paris France Eiffel Tower Full View & Trocadero

    Photo shows full view of the Eiffel Tower looking toward the Trocadero at the Exposition Universal in Paris France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Eiffel Tower, full-view looking toward the Trocadero, 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
  7. 1890s Paris France Eiffel Tower & Trocadero Photo

    1890s Paris France Eiffel Tower & Trocadero Photo

    Photo shows an artistic view of the lower part of the Eiffel Tower and view of the Trocadero building at the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero, Exposition Universal, 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
  8. 1890s Paris France Eiffel Tower & Exposition Universal

    1890s Paris France Eiffel Tower & Exposition Universal

    Photo shows an artistic view of the lower part of the Eiffel Tower and view of the grounds at the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Eiffel Tower and general view of the grounds, 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
  9. 1890s Paris France Eiffel Tower & Exposition Universal

    1890s Paris France Eiffel Tower & Exposition Universal

    Photo shows an artistic view of the lower part of the Eiffel Tower and view of the fountains at the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Eiffel Tower and fountain, Exposition Universal, 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
  10. 1890s Paris France Avenue Nicholas Ii Street Scene Rare

    1890s Paris France Avenue Nicholas Ii Street Scene Rare

    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

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