In a message dated 1/24/00 5:01:59 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

>metal plate with the image on them attached to a wooden
>base.  Does anyone know where I can find out more information about this
>process?  Also, does anyone know of anyone who might be able to
>reproduce this process?

We have a couple of these at our museum, a process that was in use until the
later 1960s.

They are photoengravings. I suggest that you take them to a college art
department, and talk to people in the intaglio department--etchings,
drypoint, engraving on metal plate. A few proofs and you should be able to
select which images you need. A 3/4" frame all around the wood base will keep
the blankets from tearing. The edges of the plates might need to be bevelled.
Please let me know whatever results you get. Ours are not a priority, but
we'd like to know what works.

David Formanek

Cyrus E. Dallin Art Museum
Dallin.org

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