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Stereoviews of the 1862 London Exhibition by the London Stereoscopic Co
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Ken Jacobson Oct 17, 2011.

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Gavin Maitland left a comment for Graham Wood

"Ah, at first glance I thought it was a wet plate! That is interesting about this lone photographer. I wonder if he knows that his 'dying art' is having a resuscitation? I might have to have a pilgrimage to him. Looks like we missed each…"

Mar 19

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"Great profile image Graham! Is it a Dag? Hope your doing well. I thought I might have seen you at the Photo Fair Sunday last."

Mar 12

Graham Wood replied to Peter Klein's discussion Henry Peach Robinson - a Recorder of Poverty?

"Hello Peter I would think this could well be his daughter who would have been two at the time - possibly a study for a larger print - lovely carte though Graham"

Aug 5, 2012

Graham Wood commented on Julie Gough's blog post 1862 International Exhibition London [Tasmanian exhibit]

"Hello Julie Regarding photographs of the 1862 exhibition - the London Stereoscopic Co bought the sole rights to photograph in the Exhibition building so if they didn't take photos of the exhibits there are unlikely to be any others , unless the…"

Jun 18, 2012

Graham Wood replied to Stanley B. Burns,MD's discussion Daguerreotypes of British Photographers posing with their camera's??

"Hello Stanley I have a stereoview of a Lincolnshire photographer posed with his camera probably 1850's / early 1860's , i will look it out and send a scan if you let me have your email…"

Apr 2, 2012

Gavin Maitland left a comment for Graham Wood

"Good to see you yesterday. Let me know if you ever need a hand at any of the fairs you do or if I can just sit in and learn from a great master as yourself. I had such a great time. got a few strange photos. Next time I will definitley leave enough…"

Feb 27, 2012

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"Graham, I shalll change back just so you can recognize me. Juliet and Baiba should be around too. Gavin."

Feb 25, 2012

Graham Wood commented on Gerlind-Anicia Lorch's blog post William England: Wales series

"Hello Gerlind I have certainly seen some stereos on this mount , but didn't relate them to William England , although the similarity to the U.S series is striking in these examples - i will have a look to see if i have kept any , it may…"

Feb 24, 2012

Graham Wood commented on Michael Wong's blog post Volunteer: Photographic Archive Assistant, Essex Police Museum

"It seems a sad state of affairs when people have to go through an interview in order to be a volunteer for a presumably unpaid post - this job should , looking at the job description be a permanent paid post !."

Feb 6, 2012

Graham Wood joined Vwodeck Stanley Newton's group

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It seems to me that if there are enough people in the area with an interest in some aspect photographic history, we could greatly augment the joy of such an interest by meeting up for social occasions, workshops, discussions and equipment reviewsSee More

Jan 1, 2012

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Graham Wood replied to Cormac Lawler's discussion Identifying a photo

"Hello Cormac Photo is by Clementina , Lady Hawarden , probably of one of her daughters - see page 97 in Graham Ovenden's book , published in 1974 by Academy editions if you can find a copy Graham Wood"

Dec 8, 2011

Graham Wood replied to Jimmy Leiderman's discussion Elliott & Fry - Copyright Dates in the group Carte de Visite

"Hello Jimmy In general cards which are copyrighted by any photographer are not the run of the mill portraits , but would be more likely to be CDV's of celebrities which have been copyrighted in order to prevent other photographers making…"

Nov 30, 2011

Graham Wood commented on Marcel Safier's group Carte de Visite

"Thanks Marcel Carte de visite have been a long neglected part of my collection - i will have to renew my interest in them and see what there is in the boxes - mainly UK interest . Graham"

Nov 14, 2011

Graham Wood joined Marcel Safier's group

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Focussing on all facets of the history of the carte de visite and the photographers that made them in Great Britain and around the world.See More

Nov 14, 2011

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Ken Jacobson replied to Graham Wood's discussion Stereoviews of the 1862 London Exhibition by the London Stereoscopic Co

"Graham, Have you contacted Alison Morrison-Low at the National Museums of Scotland? They have the late Bernard Howarth-Loomes colelction. He was fanatical about getting all the 1862 views though I know he struggled with the higher numbers. I…"

Oct 17, 2011

Graham Wood replied to Graham Wood's discussion Stereoviews of the 1862 London Exhibition by the London Stereoscopic Co

"Hello Patrizia If you can contact me by email on grawood@ntlworld.com , i will send on the listing , if you need scans i have a number of the cards particularly in about the first 200 numbers , and can send scans or give you a description of those i…"

Oct 15, 2011

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I am a keen collector & reader on Photographic History tending more towards collecting and researching British stereoviews and stereoviews by British photographers abroad . I already know a number of members but look forward to meeting , or communicating with others - and couldn't resist the temptation of becoming the hundredth member

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At 22:07 on March 19, 2013, Gavin Maitland said…: Ah, at first glance I thought it was a wet plate! That is interesting about this lone photographer. I wonder if he knows that his 'dying art' is having a resuscitation? I might have to have a pilgrimage to him.

Looks like we missed each other again the other week - I was very late as usual. Still managed to leave with a couple of goodies though.

At 13:34 on March 12, 2013, Gavin Maitland said…: Great profile image Graham! Is it a Dag? Hope your doing well. I thought I might have seen you at the Photo Fair Sunday last.

At 23:40 on February 27, 2012, Gavin Maitland said…: Good to see you yesterday. Let me know if you ever need a hand at any of the fairs you do or if I can just sit in and learn from a great master as yourself. I had such a great time. got a few strange photos. Next time I will definitley leave enough time for viewing and socialising. Let me know if you hear of any more.

Gavin.

At 13:50 on February 25, 2012, Gavin Maitland said…: Graham, I shalll change back just so you can recognize me. Juliet and Baiba should be around too.

Gavin.

At 20:10 on July 15, 2011, Peter Klein said…: Hi Graham, this is clearly such a stimulating website that it is far too good an opportunity to pass over. I greatly look forward to exploring it. Many thanks for adding me!

At 11:57 on October 20, 2010, Juliet Vine said…: Hi Graham, thanks for adding me!
I shall see you on Thursday :)

At 10:19 on September 30, 2009, Damian Hughes said…: Hi Graham, looking forward to an interesting year. See you Thursday

At 16:51 on September 23, 2009, Wendy Wallace said…: Hi Graham,
Thanks for responding. Maybe Richard will get in touch - that would be great.
I'll make a note of the name, anyway so thanks again.