Sepia Prints

Sepia is not really a color. It's a chemical process, developed in the 1800s, that softens and warms a black and white print, and usually helps the print last much longer.

Back in the day, each photographer had their own chemical formulas for sepia toning, and their resulting prints could range from a reddish chocolate to a light golden brown. We've chosen a shade on the golden end of the spectrum.

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  1. A. R. Vorhies Camp on the Upper Wynoochee River - c 1905
    As low as $5.00
    This image gives us a detailed view of a family-owned lumber camp, located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. A close look shows us that many of the crew are quite young. Learn More
  2. "Nature Coasting" at the Edge of Paradise Glacier - c. 1925
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    According to the description on the back of our original print, "Nature Coasting" was one of the principal summer-snow amusements in Rainier National Park. Learn More
  3. 14th Cavalry on the March at Wallowa Lake c 1907
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    Reproduced from a rare postcard postmarked 1907, which includes the notation "I am in the 14th Cavalry". Learn More
  4. 1883 Astoria Fire
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    This boudoir card image by Astoria photographer Samuel B. Crow shows downtown Astoria, looking up river, in the aftermath of the devastating 1883 fire. Learn More
  5. 1890 Salem Flood from West End of State Street
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    State Street is located near a lot of water even in normal times, with the Willamette River at its west end, the mouth of Pringle Creek to its south, and Mill Creek paralleling it a bit further east. Learn More
  6. 1890 Salem Flood, Looking Northeast Across Pringle Creek
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    The 1890 flood in Salem was the largest flood the city had experienced since 1861. In this view, we are looking northeast from High Street towards the State Capitol and other buildings in the city center. Learn More
  7. 1893 Union County Courthouse, Union, Oregon, c. 1893
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    This Union County Courthouse was built in 1893, when the county seat was located in the town of Union. Learn More
  8. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Chronicle Building
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    Two gents in a rowboat make their way down Washington Street at Second in June of 1894, after the Columbia River flooded The Dalles at its highest recorded level. Learn More
  9. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, H. H. Campbell Groceries
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    Looking down Washington Street in The Dalles, during the record-setting June, 1894 flood, with the Columbia River in the distance. Learn More
  10. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Looking Downstream
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    This overview of The Dalles looks down Second Street, from the east end of downtown, during the 1894 Columbia River flood. Learn More
  11. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Looking towards the River
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    Looking towards the swollen Columbia River, from the residential district into the flooded commercial district, during the record-setting June, 1894 flood. Learn More
  12. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Looking Upstream
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    When I first saw this photo, titled by the photographer, "Town View Looking Upstream", I took it as an idylic view of a successful town along the waterfront. Learn More
  13. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Residential Area
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    In this view of The Dalles looking up Third Street at about Court Street, we can see the transition from business district to residential area. Learn More
  14. 1894 Portland Flood, Goodyear Rubber Co.
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    This unusual photo shows the interior of the Goodyear Rubber Company retail store, located on First Street, about two blocks from the Willamette River. Learn More
  15. 1903 Heppner Flood, Portland Rescuers' Tent
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    A large contingent of rescuers was sent from Portland to assist in the aftermath of the Heppner flash flood, Oregon's most severe natural disaster, resulting in the death of close to 250 people. Learn More
  16. 1912 and 1900 School Buildings in Sisters - c. 1919
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    The two-room schoolhouse on the right was the second school building in the town of Sisters, and was replaced in 1912 by the six-room structure on the left. Learn More
  17. 1913 Holt Track-type Tractor Hauling Logs - 1914
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    This U. S.Reclamation Service tractor was used to haul logs to the lake at Kachess Dam, in Kittitas County, Washington. Learn More
  18. 1913 Packard Runabout on the Way to Mt. Hood
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    The joys of a wintertime ride to Mount Hood, as well as the details of a classic 1913 Packard, are well conveyed by this well-made photo by an unknown photographer. Learn More
  19. 1936 Studebaker 2T2 Truck, Fulton Park Dairy
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    This shiny new milk truck sits for a portrait in front of the Studebaker dealership in Portland. A sign in the window announces "New 1936 Studebaker Trucks * money savers * space savers *" Learn More
  20. 20th Century Grocery, Oregon City - 1919
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    This photo of the 20th Century Grocery store at 611 Main Street in Oregon City was taken in August, 1919, shortly after the end of World War I. Learn More
  21. 3 1/2 ton Kelly-Springfield Truck Hauling a Steam Donkey - c. 1917
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    While steam donkeys for logging were equipped with skids to allow them to be moved about in the woods, sometimes it was necessary to move them longer distances to new camps. Learn More
  22. 32 Horses Pulling a Holt Bros. Side-hill Harvester - c. 1900
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    Another of Benjamin Holt's innovations was the side-hill harvester shown here. Because of the need for two drive wheels, larger teams were needed to pull this more advanced model. Learn More
  23. A Baseball Game in Plush, Oregon - July 2, 1909
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    In 1909, the Fourth of July was on a Sunday, so this photo was taken on Friday beginning the 4th of July weekend. Learn More
  24. A Brickyard in East Portland - c. 1905
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    Thousands of bricks are carefully arranged in rows to dry in the sun at this traditional brickyard located somewhere in East Portland. Two scove kilns, or field kilns, are located to the left. Learn More
  25. A Climbing Party Enters an Ice Cave on Mt. Rainier - c. 1927
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    The original print of this image includes the following description, "A party under the direction of guides entering an ice cave in Paradise Glacier, Rainier National Park." Learn More
  26. A Coach Stops Across from the Old Weinhard Brewery - c. 1905
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    A four-wheeled enclosed carriage rests on a muddy Burnside Street. It appears to be a "coupe", with only forward facing seats and glass windows on the front corners. Learn More
  27. A Croquet Game in Corvallis - circa 1885
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    "Modern" croquet reached England in 1850, and spread rapidly throughout the English colonies after complete croquet sets became available from manufacturers. Learn More
  28. A Dancer in a Classic Art Deco Pose - c. 1929
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    An unknown performer strikes an Art Deco pose for this publicity photo by Fink Studio in Portland, probably in 1929. Learn More
  29. A Detroit Electric at Mount Rainier - 1919
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    The Detroit Electric was manufactured from 1907 to 1936, though most of its sales were in the teens. Advertised with an 80 mile range, its record (with special batteries and driving very slowly) was 241 miles! Learn More
  30. A Donkey Nuzzles its Mother - c. 1910
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    Who can resist a mother-and-child photo when both are soft and furry? This farm scene from a century ago shows that some things do not change. Learn More
  31. A Downtown Sheridan Street Scene - 1887
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    This view of Sheridan illustrates the rough "frontier town" look of many Oregon towns in the 1880s, before the coming of electricity - or paved streets. Learn More
  32. A Drink of Water - 1939
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    Mrs. Soper draws some water for her youngest child, in this depression era photo taken in the Willow Creek area of Malheur County. Learn More
  33. A Family Visits Their Mine - c. 1905
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    Visiting Dad at his workplace is not a new idea, as shown by this hundred-year-old photo of a wife and children visiting these two men at their mine. Learn More
  34. A Farm Scene near Medford - c. 1913
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    This classic view shows a small grouping of farm buildings, including several houses. Probably an extended family lived here. Learn More
  35. A Frosty Morning in Paisley, Oregon - 1904
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    Photographer W. C. Mendenhall was a federal geologist with a long career in California and Oregon. Learn More
  36. A Gathering at Schnoerr Park - circa 1920
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    A well-dressed group poses for a portrait at Schnoerr Park, located across the Tualatin River from the town of Willamette. Learn More
  37. A Girl and her Dolls - c. 1905
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    In this charming portrait recreated from the original glass negative, a young girl proudly poses with her two Victorian dolls. Learn More
  38. A Glimpse of Depoe Bay - circa 1910
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    This inviting image is from an unusually large print (for him) by Albert L. Thomas of Newport. Learn More
  39. A Gymnast from Monmouth - c. 1895
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    A student gymnast from Oregon State Normal School in Monmouth (now Western Oregon University) poses for a studio portrait taken by Scio photographer Clinton Harnish. Learn More
  40. A Homesteader and his Oxen - circa 1885
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    Oxen were a popular choice as draft animals for both emigrants crossing the Oregon Trail and for early settlers in Oregon. Learn More
  41. A Klamath Chief at Crater Lake - c. 1923
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    This view by Edward Curtis shows a Klamath chief in a ceremonial headdress looking out across Crater Lake, probably the most important site in the Klamath territory. Learn More
  42. A Logging Camp Cook Shack - c. 1898
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    The pies are on the table in this unusual indoor photo of an early cook shack, created entirely from natural light. Learn More
  43. A Logging Foreman Admires his Crew's Output - c. 1898
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    Almost lost in the center of this giant pile of toothpicks is the foreman of the logging operation, posing on top of one of many large logs awaiting transport to a mill. Learn More
  44. A Man and His Bicycle - circa 1895
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    This highly detailed view suggests a close relationship between this man, his books, and his bicycle. Learn More
  45. A Marion Steam Shovel, Simpson Logging Company, Near Seattle c 1905
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    This detailed image shows a cut being made through a ridge by the Simpson Logging Company, to be used for their logging railroad. Learn More
  46. A Music Hall Fiddler - circa 1875
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    First seen in Britain in the 1830s, by the 1870s the popularity of music halls had spread to most good-sized towns in the Pacific Northwest Learn More
  47. A Nez Perce Canoe - 1910
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    Each region created their own canoe designs based on tradition and available materials. This view shows a Nez Perce version, carved out of a single cedar log. Learn More
  48. A Portion of Kettle Falls - 1939
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    The distinctive rocks surrounding Kettle Falls will be recognizable to those familiar with the area, though this view shows only part of the larger falls. Learn More
  49. A Proud Father with his Daughter - c. 1890
    As low as $5.00
    Taken by photographer E. G. Cummings of Lewiston, Idaho, this cabinet card view shows a Native American father, likely Nez Perce, proudly holding his daughter. Learn More
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