Wow,

I didn't think of printing on the back!  What a good idea!  I found some
antique-esque photo folders, and I think what we are going to do is buy
a printer and paper and ink then insert the photos into the photo
folder, embossed with out museum information.  Perhaps now I will
include an insert with the exhibit information inside.

Thank you,

Jennifer

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Hi, Jennifer - 

I suggest you set something up in Photoshop if your Museum has the
program. If not, there is also a free Photoshop-like program called
Gimp. It would be very easy to design a layer with a decorative border
and some text including Carte de Visite and your museum's name and city.
Including the museum name and city would make for a great conversation
starter when others see the photo. "Where did you get that done? At the
museum? Would my kids like it? Great, we'll have to go!" I would be
happy to design something for you if you like. There is also a sepia
action that would make this process easy. 

For paper I would stick to 4x6 (because it is inexpensive, a company
such as Epson may be willing to donate some). As opposed to printing
something on the backside as with traditional Carte de Visites, I
suggest have 4x6 postcards printed. One side can look like a traditional
piece while the other can have text about Carte de Visites. This is also
something visitors would be able to pick up and read during the week
when the family program is not offered.

Good luck and let me know if I can help, Ansley

_____________________________________
Ansley Simmons
Master of Fine Arts - Photography
Arts Administration Doctoral Student
Florida State University
229.224.6021
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On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 2:02 PM, Hurst, Jennifer CTR NAUTICUS
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	Hello All! 

	My museum wants to do a family fun activity with our temporary
Carte de Visite exhibit.  We already have an area set up to resemble an
1860's photography studio and a sign telling our guests to set their
cameras to sepia for an authentic feel. For the weekends we would like
to include a family program where one of the museum staff would use a
modern digital camera (hidden in a box resembling an 1860's camera) and
printing station that would provide our guests with a take home souvenir
of their visit, including the museum name and info in card format
resembling the Carte de Visite.  Does anyone have an idea of where to
get a printer/ program/ paper to create an antique style carte de visite
for guests?

	Thank you, your help is much appreciated! 

	Jennifer Hurst 
	Educator/ Special Projects 
	Hampton Roads Naval Museum 
	One Waterside Drive, Suite 248 
	Norfolk, VA 23510-1607 
	757-322-3168 
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	www.hrnm.navy.mil 

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