Kodak Verichrome type 127 - Develop before November 1946

In the bag of undeveloped film there were four 127 type rolls in their original boxes, three Kodak Verichrome and one Gevaert Superchrome. This is the first roll with the develop-before date of November 1946.

Some experimental data suggests that processing old film in active developer at low temperature helps in reducing fog levels. The results were obtained with the same Kodak Verichrome film and I decided to try this method. The development time for HC-110 dilution B was determined using a test strip. I aimed at a lower-density negative and chose the development time of 10 minutes at 7 °C. The agitation was normal: four times (at 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 9 minutes) for about 10 seconds. Fixing and washing was also done at 7 °C and the time in the fixer was extended to 11 minutes. The result was worth the effort. The negatives came out quite well both in terms of density and fog levels. For the film shot in 1945 or 1946 the images are remarkable.

With just a quick look at the negative I recognised the location and the event. It was Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan. The event happens every year in May when the tulips come in blossom and celebrates Dutch heritage of the region.