"The recent article in the Scientific American magazine paints a picture of doom and destruction for daguerreian art pieces. Of course this is disconcerting for collectors and institutions that have significant investment in these beautiful…"
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Mike Robinson commented on Mark Jacobs's blog post Nano-Scientists Attempt to Save Disintegrating Artworks- Daguerreotypes
Mark Jacobs posted a blog postNano-Scientists Attempt to Save Disintegrating Artworks- Daguerreotypes
As priceless images from the earliest days of photography were dissolving in front of museumgoers' eyes, an unlikely team set out to save them. In the theaterlike darkness of the international Center of Photography in New York City, black-and-white ghosts of New England's mid-19th-century Boston Brahmins stared out from behind the glass-and-rosewood frames. These were the works of Albert Sands Southworth and Josiah Johnson Hawes, the Rembrandts of daguerreotypy—the first practical form of…See More
Mark Jacobs replied to Roland Belgrave's discussion Kurdish Photos"Might want to check the book Kurdistan: In the Shadow of History, Second Edition
by Susan Meiselas
http://www.bibliovault.org/BV.book.epl?ISBN=9780226519289"
Alan Pritchard commented on Mark Jacobs's blog post Kodak to Declare Bankruptcy?"There was a brief report and comment on Radio 4's Today programme this morning (Tuesday 4th) at about 0720. Available for a week at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b015ck8w#synopsis"
Mark Jacobs posted a blog postKodak to Declare Bankruptcy?
The news doesn't look good for Eastman Kodak. From the Wall Street Journal: Kodak Hires Restructuring Lawyers. Eastman Kodak Co. has hired law firm Jones Day for restructuring advice as it faces growing concerns from investors over its turnaround prospects, people familiar with the matter said.The move to hire restructuring…See More
Mark Jacobs commented on Michael Wong's blog post Royal Photographic Society names new Director General"Congratulations on the appointment!
Will this list be maintained?
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Mark Jacobs commented on Michael Wong's blog post 1883: Stanley Dry Plate Company"There is a marvelous photograph of Stanley dressed up as a cowboy taken by Fred Payne Clatworthy:
http://digital.denverlibrary.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15330coll21&CISOPTR=5802&CISOBOX=1&REC=20
Stanley was also…"
Mark Jacobs replied to Giles Hudson's discussion Autochrome no. de fabrication"Thanks Hans!
Here's a few more:
181: Aout 1908
1207: Mai 1914
1245: Aout 1914
1540: Fevrier 1920
1579-2: Fevrier 1921
1579-2: Fevrier, 1921
1607: October 192?
1661-2 ? 192?
2867: Mai 1926
2867: …"
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Nano-Scientists Attempt to Save Disintegrating Artworks- Daguerreotypes
As priceless images from the earliest days of photography were dissolving in front of museumgoers' eyes, an unlikely team set out to save them. In the theaterlike darkness of the international Center of Photography in New York City, black-and-white ghosts of New England's mid-19th-century Boston Brahmins stared out from behind the glass-and-rosewood frames. These were the works of Albert Sands Southworth and Josiah Johnson Hawes, the Rembrandts of daguerreotypy—the first practical…
ContinuePosted on November 19, 2012 at 18:30 — 1 Comment
Kodak to Declare Bankruptcy?
The news doesn't look good for Eastman Kodak. From the Wall Street Journal: Kodak Hires Restructuring Lawyers. Eastman Kodak Co. has hired law firm Jones Day for restructuring advice as it faces growing concerns from investors…
Posted on September 30, 2011 at 20:00 — 1 Comment
Billy the Kid tintype sets new auction record
It seems as if it was just yesterday that a new record was set for a 19th century photograph. Oh wait, it was just a few days ago that a Le Gray sold for USD $1,305,000. That didn't last long. Yesterday, William Koch, a brother of billionaires Charles and David Koch, of the politically active members of an oil-and-gas family purchased the only known image of Billy the Kid for a staggering 2.3 million (USD) or 2.6 million with commission. More information here:…
ContinuePosted on June 26, 2011 at 21:24 — 1 Comment
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