The Pioneering Vision of the Albertype Company The story of the Albertype Company is not that of a single artist, but rather a fascinating chronicle of photographic reproduction and the democratization of imagery in America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded by brothers Adolph and Herman L. Wittemann in 1890, though rooted in their earlier venture, Wittemann Bros. established in 1879, the company quickly became synonymous with the vibrant postcard and “view book” industry that swept the nation. Their legacy lies not in individual artistic expression, but in their mastery…