Fenprint Old Photo Reproductions - General Information
Most of the pictures on this site have been reproduced from old postcards dating, on the whole, from Edwardian times though there may also be a few from the 1920s and 1930s. The majority of the cards are from my own personal collection though I am indebted to several other collectors who have allowed me to copy some of their cards.
The images have been digitally manipulated for the following reasons:
- Many old pictures have become damaged through dirt, fading and tears. Where possible they have been restored as close to the original picture as is reasonable.
- All pictures have been given a constant sepia tone regardless of whether the original was sepia toned, black & white or coloured. This is preferred by people who wish to frame and / or put several pictures together for display.
- All pictures have been given a title band at the bottom. This contains either the original text from the card or a simple statement of location. An identification code has also been added to reference the picture. The addition of the band also helps to give the whole picture a 2:3 proportion which allows printing at standard sizes without any loss of image.
Digital enhancement can only do so much and the overall quality of the image will still reflect the quality of the original picture copied. For this reason I have limited the prints to three standard sizes i.e. 6" x 4", 9" x 6" and 12" x 8". Many pictures will print larger than this but it would be best to email me to enquire as to whether a particular print is suitable for greater enlargement.
By default the prints will have a glossy finish however a semi matt finish is
also available - if you would prefer this finish please send a separate email
with your order requesting a semi matt finish.
Click on any of these index images to see an enlargement and get an idea of the actual quality of the reproductions.
