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Clatonia Joaquin Dorticus 

Photographic development

  • Clatonia Joaquin Dorticus - invented an improved photographic print wash machine and method.
  • During the process of developing a photographic print or negative, the product is soaked in several chemical baths. The print wash neutralizes the chemicals in each bath process, so that by the time the chemicals effect a print can be exactly controlled.
  • He also invented an improved machine for embossing photographs .His machine was designed to both/either mount or emboss a photographic print. Embossing is a method or raising parts of a photograph for a relief or 3D look.
  • Learn about more African American inventors here.

 

 
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