Term - Albumen paper

Albumen paper

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Albumen paper

A printing paper invented by Blanquart Evrard in the mid 19th century where egg whites were used to coat the paper base prior to sensitization. The albumen added to the brightness of the white base and substantially improved printed highlights.

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