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

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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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