Henderson’s metol-hydroquinone developer with carbonate and caustic alkali

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Henderson’s metol-hydroquinone developer with carbonate and caustic alkali - a rapid developer from the beginning of the 20th century using cautic alkali

According to the Cassell Cyclopedia of Photography of 1911 Alexander Lamont Henderson (1838-1907) was a prominent figure in photographic circles of London in late 19th century and a private photographer of Queen Victoria. He should not be confused with another Alexander Henderson, a Canadian nature photographer who lived in a similar time frame. This developer, which is attributed to Henderson, is interesting as possibly the earliest case where carbonate was combined with caustic alkali...

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