They look to be in very good condition. No fading or discoloration.
The simple process appears to produce archival results.
Chuck Norcutt
Jim Nichols wrote:
> I have had a couple of questions about the process used in the
> Direct-Positive photo booth in the 1930s, and realize that few are familiar
> with this process. I searched for a couple of examples that I could share.
> You must realize that these are seventy-year-old images, and originally sold
> "4 for a dime".
>
> The photographer, posing for a camera checkout:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Herb+01.jpg.html
>
> The photographer's son, always happy to pose:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Gene+01.jpg.html
>
> These are shown in actual size. The first photo was sharpened slightly, but I
> decided to post the second one with no help at all from PhotoShop.
>
> Comments are welcomed.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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