Produced by Multi Platinum Prints Circa 1900 - 1924
Measures Approx. 7" Wide by 8-7/8" Tall
“Beatrice Tonnesen (January 24, 1871 - May 12, 1958) was an American
artist and photographer based in Chicago, Illinois from approximately 1896 - 1930. She is credited
with having pioneered the use of photographs of live models in print
advertising. In addition, her photos, and illustrations by leading
artists based on her photos, were widely used in the calendar art of the era.” - Wikipedia
"The platinum print process is based on the characteristics of light-sensitive iron salts, which react with platinum salts to form platinum metal. A sheet of paper is coated with a solution of these salts to make it sensitive to light. Once dry, the sensitized paper is exposed to light through a negative, developed in a chemical solution, cleared, and washed. The print’s hue may range from charcoal gray to sepia depending on the chemical properties of the sensitizer and developer. Various image hues can also be achieved by adjusting the moisture content of the sensitized paper and/or the temperature at which a print is developed. Further chemical additions to the sensitizer and/or developer provide seemingly endless options for fine-tuning the appearance of the photograph." nga .gov