The ferrotype and how to make it - The Grian Press

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THE FERROTYPE.
Vignettes with gray and dark grounds may be
produced by the same process, using a dark back-
ground, of course, instead of the white; and to
have the Vignette of the same shade as the
ground, turn it from the light. By looking in
the camera you can easily see when you have it
dark enough. Having arranged the Vignette
to satisfaction, proceed as before.
The best form of stand for the Vignette was
invented by Mr. I. H. Stoddard, and is manu-
factured and sold by E. & H. T. Anthony & Co.,
and can be had through any stock dealer. It
consists of a light wooden stand, with a hollow
upright piece, similar to the stand of the head-
rest. The frame upon which the card-board is
fastened is pivoted within another frame, which is
set on ^ piston, moving in the hollow upright of
the stand, so fitted as to remain in any position
without dropping. These stands are not patented ;
or if they are, the usual liberality of the Messrs.
Anthony is shown by the low price at which they
are sold.
THE MEDALLION FERROTYPE.
The Medallion Ferrotype is another instance
of the variety of beautiful effects possible to be
produced in these pleasing pictures, the fin-
ished and handsome effect produced is very at-
tractive, and recommends the picture at once
to the attention of the observer. When made
with care, the Medallion Ferrotype is quite