As the only traditional black and white darkroom in Rhode Island open to the public, the Paul Krot Community Darkroom at AS220 is pleased to offer printing services for these rare, antique photographic negatives from the Special Collections at the Providence Public Library.
We print all photos on archival grade fiber based paper to ensure you receive the highest quality and most permanent image possible.
The Glass Negative Collection includes approximately 1,200 images, all available for viewing and purchase in our online database.
When choosing your print, please take note of the image number beginning with "GN." Please be sure to include this number when you place your order. This is the numbering system we have created to organize and catalog the collection. It is very important that you note this number accurately when you place your order to ensure you get the correct print. Also note how many prints you would like, and if you would like the image enlarged beyond it's original size.
Images vary in size from 3x5 to 8x10. We will make contact prints from the source materials unless you specifically request an enlargement. A fee will be added to increase the size of the print.
Pricing for unframed archival grade photographic prints are as follows:
Contact Print on 8x10 Archival Grade Fiber Paper=$150
16x20 Enlargement on Archival Grade Fiber Paper=$300.
20x24 enlargements can be made from certain negatives, depending on the quality of the original image. Please understand that printing enlargements of that size is an intensive and delicate process. We will do our best to honor your request, but there will be a fee of $200 to $300 applied for prints of this nature. Please contact mediaarts@as220.org with request for 20x24 enlargements.
Print orders will be processed on a monthly basis, so please allow at least 4 to 6 weeks for your print to be completed from the time you place your order to allow for proper printing and delivery of your photo. Rush orders can be filled for an additional charge of $100 per print.
Thank you for your support and interest in the Glass Negative project. All funds generated from the sale of these prints directly supports the Special Collections at the Providence Public Library and the public access program in the Paul Krot Community Darkroom at AS220.
