In a cautionary note, what is currently seen printed in vintage mags is often not representative of the actual colors. There are many reasons for this, including the following: Some color variance is due to limits of the then-available ink technology and print processes. Even to the 1990s printing technology did not do dark blues well. Some variance in color is due to artistic taste of graphic artists & press technicians & the prevailing taste for soft colors in art & decor. Some variance in color is due econimical printshop owners. Less ink used = more profit. Cheaper paper, often with high acid content = more profit. In any case, 90 years of age in printed goods is a long, loong time, particular when done in cheap materials. Catalogs are not fine art... they were not made to last any longer than the next catalog issue. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com
On Wed, May 2, 2012 at 12:06 PM, Terry <twal...@us.net> wrote: > Also, somber colors were the norm to wear during WWI. With so many people > losing friends and loved ones, bright colors were not always appropriate. > > Terry _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
