Rights & Reproductions

Rights and reproduction requests are processed within 2 to 4 weeks.

Note: All requests for images and/or usage rights must be received in writing (via email or standard mail)

Not-for-Profit Pricing: Customers other than students and/or academic researchers must provide proof of not-for-profit status.

Please direct correspondence to:

Attn: Laura Morrill

Albany Institute of History & Art
125 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210

E-mail: morrilll@albanyinstitute.org

The Albany Institute of History & Art Images offer the highest quality and are suitable for all types of reproduction including custom AIHA replicas printed in house. 

Albany Institute members receive a 10% discount on print order.

AIHA Archival Replicas are superior to other prints because of the technique, expertise, and materials used. Our digital imaging specialist carefully color matches the printed reproduction against the original work of art in our collection, ensuring the highest degree of fidelity. The finest archival pigment inks and rag paper are used. Studies show that these replicas will last more than 100 years without any noticeable fading or deterioration if handled and framed correctly.

5 x 8  $15.95

8 ½ x 11  $24.95

13 x 19  $44.95

17 x 22  $54.95

Inquire about selling Albany Institute of History & Art reproductions in your shop.

Larger-resolution files are available upon request. Additional fees may apply.

The Albany Institute of History & Art does not provide custom retouching services.  Images of historic materials may reveal scratches, abrasions, and other evidence of the age and condition of the originals.

• Domestic Distribution Fee (one edition, one language): included in the Standard Usage Fee.
• Worldwide Distribution Fee (one edition, one language): equal to two times (2x) the Standard Usage Fee.
• Worldwide Distribution and World Rights Fee (one edition, all languages): equal to three times (3x) the Standard Usage Fee

Customer must reapply to purchase rights to use an image in any subsequent editions or translations of a text.

Use of image within the text of a printed book, magazine, newsletter, journal, catalogue, or newspaper article

Print run:

1-4,000...$50.00
4,001-10,000...$75.00
10, 0001-30,000...$125.00
30,001-50,000...$150.00
50,001-80,000...$200.00
80,001+...$350.00

Images used for commercial use for public display in Hotels, Restaurants, etc.
or commercial products…quoted upon request.

Customer must reapply for the purchase of these rights every five years.

REGULATIONS FOR THE REPRODUCTION OF IMAGES OF OBJECTS FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE ALBANY INSTITUTE OF HISTORY & ART

1. Individuals and institutions wishing photographic prints or digital images of works from the Albany Institute's collections must submit in writing an explanation of how the material would be used. Any commercial use (publication, advertising, etc.) must be stated and a quote will be given upon request.
2. A credit line must appear whenever the photographs are used and must be in a format approved by the Albany Institute of History & Art.
3. In the case of television or films, a full ownership credit and acknowledgement, as specified by the Albany Institute in the application, must be included in the credits.
4. The Albany Institute reserves the right to receive, at no charge, two (2) copies of the publication/program.
5. In the case of printed publications, the Albany Institute reserves the right to examine proofs before final approval is given for publication, as necessary.
6. Photographs of items within the collections of the Albany Institute of History & Art known or thought to be rare, unpublished, protected by copyright or under restrictions imposed by a donor shall be subject to limited or restricted usage, at the discretion of the Albany Institute.
7. Reproductions are provided for one time only.  If photographs or digital images are to be used subsequently or for any purpose other than originally designed, written permission for the additional usage must be obtained from the Albany Institute.  Subsequent use may be subject to additional publication fees then in effect.
8. In the reproduction process, the work illustrated in the digital file or photograph may not be cropped, over-printed with type, or altered in any way, without the prior written approval of the Albany Institute.
9. Applications for permission to film a work of art requires the same general procedure as with still reproductions, plus full details of the composition and proposed use of the completed film. Principals will be bound by all regulations governing other forms of reproduction.
10. All responsibilities for questions of copyright that may arise in this copying and in the use made of the copies is assumed by the applicant.