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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 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
  2. 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
  3. 1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Interior View

    1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Interior View

    Photo shows gorgeous view of the interior of the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. Nice view of old, vintage machinery inside the exposition building. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Interior of exhibition building, 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
  4. 1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Trocadero Photo

    1890s Paris France Exposition Universal Trocadero Photo

    Photo shows gorgeous view of the Trocadero at the Exposition Universal in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "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
  5. 1890s Paris France Grand Palace at Exposition Universal

    1890s Paris France Grand Palace at Exposition Universal

    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
  6. 1890s Paris France Pavilions of Nations Bridges & Boats

    1890s Paris France Pavilions of Nations Bridges & Boats

    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
  7. 1890s Paris France Pavilions of the Nations Canal Boats

    1890s Paris France Pavilions of the Nations Canal Boats

    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
  8. 1890s Paris France River Canal Boats & Eiffel Tower

    1890s Paris France River Canal Boats & Eiffel Tower

    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
  9. 1890s Paris France Shrine to Leon Gambetta Photo

    1890s Paris France Shrine to Leon Gambetta Photo

    Photo shows view of the shrine to Leon Gambetta in Paris, France. The original photo dates to the late 1890s. Caption reads: "Shrine to Leon Gambetta, 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 Street Scene Photo Champs Elysees

    1890s Paris France Street Scene Photo Champs Elysees

    Photo shows street scene view of Champs Elysees in Paris France. Nice view of old horse drawn wagons riding down the street and the beautiful homes along the road. The original photo dates to the late 1890's. Caption reads: "Champs Elysees, an avenue, Paris France". 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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