Page 11 - The Wellington photographic handbook

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THE increased demand for the WELLINGTON Products
and the introduction of several new grades of plates and
papers, have rendered necessary the publication of yet
another Edition of the WELLINGTON HANDBOOK—the
eleventh.
Since the pre-war edition of this work was published a great
advance has taken place in the application of photography to
scientific, industrial and military purposes. In the prosecution of
the war photography played a part which a few years ago no man
would have thought possible, and it is safe to predict that in the
future practically every industry will more or less be dependent
upon its aid.

It is satisfactory to note that the Royal Academy has decided
to admit photographs to its Architectural Section. This recognition
of the artistic value of photography can hardly fail to meet with
universal approval, for as a means of rendering delicate architec-
tural detail, the camera undoubtedly surpasses the pencil or brush.
During the progress of the war, very heavy demands were
made upon the output of our Factories by the Allied Govern-
ments. Notwithstanding many difficulties and the absence
through military service of seventy-five per cent, of our original
staff, we successfully met all requirements, and moreover
effected valuable improvements in those materials manufactured
for war and hospital purposes.
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