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Autochrome process

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CategoryAutochrome process
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An additive color process using a color screen with an irregular pattern formed from dyed starch grains. The screen was coated on a glass plate and a panchromatic black-and-white emulsion coated on top of the screen. The image is exposed through the glass and viewed from the emulsion side.

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