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Research into the origins of London News Agency Photos Ltd (founded 1908) has revealed an unexpected development. A recently obtained stereocard dated to 1910 advertises the company as "stereoscopic photographers." I have written a Pressphotoman…
In May 1856, Alder's (left) in Blyth, Northumberland provided a shop window for the Downey brothers first portrait photographs.
New research about royal photographers W. & D. Downey of South Shields, Newcastle and London features in my latest…
New research about royal photographers W. & D. Downey of South Shields, Newcastle and London features in my latest…
"HI Andrew
Yes, as you point out, James participated in the 1909 RPS exhibition as a member of the United Stereoscopic Society. It was founded by Albert J. Snow in 1904 and was still active in the mid-1950s.
In February 1908, according to a report in…"
Yes, as you point out, James participated in the 1909 RPS exhibition as a member of the United Stereoscopic Society. It was founded by Albert J. Snow in 1904 and was still active in the mid-1950s.
In February 1908, according to a report in…"
During September, I blogged each day about 30 stereocards attributable to pioneering Fleet Street photographer James Edward Ellam (1857-1920). The series focuses on James's activities in the 1890s, his evolving relationship with 3D giants Underwood…
My thanks to those who've responded to my blogpost-a-day throughout September on a cache of recently discovered amateur stereos by James Edward Ellam (1857-1920). Link here They date from the 1890s when James was refining his stereoscopic technique…
