Date of use : 1916 Germany

1916 Invoice from Soennecken & Co. München to Baroness von Pötten

This invoice, issued by Soennecken & Co. München in 1916, highlights the activities of the Germany-based company, which was one of the leading producers of photographic supplies, stationery, and office equipment during the 19th and 20th centuries. Their stores in Munich were frequently preferred by professional photographers and the wealthy class of the time. The invoice also shows that the company had one branch. The recipient listed as Hochwohlgeboren Freiin von Pötten (Her Excellency Baroness von Pötten) emphasizes the high social status of the customer, reflecting the popularity of photography among the upper class during that period. Additionally, the invoice provides valuable insights into the technology and variety of photographic supplies of the time.

In the table below, you can see the German, Turkish, and English equivalents of the purchased items listed on the invoice.

In the table below, you can see the quantity, unit price, and total amount of the purchased items on the invoice in German marks. The total amount of the invoice is calculated as 22.15 Marks. Additionally, an extra charge of 1.00 Mark was collected for packaging, postage, and customs fees (Verpackung, Porto, Wachung. Geb.).

Notes:
Reformplatten: Reform plates were among the popular photographic plates of the time. They were produced with a light-sensitive coating on glass.
Celloidkarten: Celluloid cards were a material used for photographic prints.
Kunstdruckkarten: Artistic printing cards were cards printed on high-quality paper.
Tonbad: Toning bath was used to alter the color tones of photographic prints and make them more durable.
Negativ-Convert: Negative converter was a tool necessary for viewing negatives or using them in another format.

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