Digital BW, The Print

I believe this refers just to how the paper withstands atmospheric 
reactions (as opposed to light).  Wilhelm probably justs tests the ph 
and proclaims a rating in years based on how long they think it will 
take the atmosphere to break down the paper (and start to yellow).

-mh

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Steven 
Karafyllakis <stevek@e...>" <stevek@e...> wrote:
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Doug Fisher" 
> <dougfisher@e...> wrote:
> > >>Wilhelm's dark storage rating is well in excess of 100 years<<
> > 
> > Heh... this longevity statistic's title always cracks me up when 
> it comes to
> > art that must be seen (in lighting of some sort) to be appreciated.
> 
> Now there's an interesting question... how in the world do you do an 
> accelerated DARK FADING test? Has Wilhelm captured a miniature black 
> hole or what?
> 
> Steve K