"Hi Joe
I have been collecting stereoviews of Scotland for almost 30 years now and have never seen one by Begbie - I would love to see one - has anyone any examples?"
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Did David Octavius Hill take stereoviews?
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Help needed identifying early military stereoviews and salt print of Crimea
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JR James Gallery of Celebrities - are there any identifiable in this interesting group photo?
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"Fascinating - we assume that museums and major collections get attribution correct. You would think that Edinburgh would be delighted to correctly attribute the body of work erroneously ascribed to Begbie to the much more important and influential…"
Did David Octavius Hill take stereoviews?
I have a stereo of Dunfermline showing the Paton family in front of their house in Wooers Alley. DO Hill corresponded with Joseph Neil Paton and married one of the daughters, Amelia.Could this be an image by DO Hill of his in-laws to be? Is there any evidence that he took stereoviews? I know that post-Adamson he worked with McGlashon for a while, who was a stereophotographer, but did Hill also catch the stereoscopic bug?…See More
"Hi Angela - hope your research came to fruition - I would just like to make a quick comment on other John Thomsons. There was an Edinburgh photographer John Thomson who was in partnership with Horatio Ross. And there was a John Thomson of Roslin…"
"Hi Edward, I am glad that you have now proved that 1868 date for GWW introduction of CDVs is too late. It always seemed inconceivable to me that the most entrepreneurial of all photographers would not be churning out CDVs while they were hot in the…"
"Nationalarchives.gov.uk. Might be helpful"
"Imperial war museum would they be any help?"
Help needed identifying early military stereoviews and salt print of Crimea
I have several interesting stereoviews in my collection for which there is no or little description and I would be very pleased to get help identifying the regiment, place, photographer etc1. Fine early military portrait from late 1850s, tartan cap and trews. Annotated "Kenny" on verso.See More
"There is information on J R James on the PhotoLondon website: https://www.photolondon.org.uk/#/details?id=4197"
JR James Gallery of Celebrities - are there any identifiable in this interesting group photo?
I have a 15x8cm group photo taken by JR James Photographic Gallery of Celebrities, Liverpool Road, near the Angel Islington. It mentions several articles 1859-1862 so could date from 1862 or slightly later.Can anyone identify any celebrities?See More
The Scotsman: photography books of the year
I am very proud that my latest book Scotland in 3D - A Victorian Virtual Reality Tour was selected by The Scotsman, Scotland's leading newspaper, as one of their photographic books of the year. They commented that the book magically brought the Victorians closer to life. The book is currently on sale for £3 off in January at…See More
Scotland's Coasts and Waters in 3D at Barony Centre
February 22, 2020 to March 21, 2020
In conjunction with the arts and crafts exhibition Making Waves, Dr Peter Blair will exhibit a selection of antique 3D images from his extensive collection of Scottish stereoscopy. The exhibition celebrates Visit Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters and will highlight fishing, harbours, ship-building, islands, lochs, rivers and tourism. One key focus will be on Glaswegians love of taking paddle steamers from the Broomielaw down the Clyde, "doon the watter", to the resorts on the Firth of…See More
Scotland in 3D - A Victorian Virtual Reality Tour
November 29, 2019 from 7pm to 8pmScotland in 3D - A Victorian Virtual Reality Tour
November 26, 2019 from 2pm to 3pm
"What a great privilege to be able to talk about Rosslyn Chapel and take people on a 3D tour of Scotland in the wonderful surroundings of Rosslyn Chapel itself."
Scotland in 3D - A Victorian Virtual Reality Tour at Rosslyn Chapel
October 9, 2019 from 7:30pm to 9pm
In conjunction with Midlothian Science Festival, Peter Blair will be giving a 3D presentation in the wonderful chapel of Rosslyn.Free event, booking necessary see link below.https://midlothiansciencefestival.com/event/scotland-in-3d/See More
"I'm looking forward to your talk, Peter! "
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I have published the following books which may be of interest:
Chamonix Mont Blanc in 3D
a high quality coffee table style photo book with over 200 antique stereoviews of the alps and a fold-out Loreo viewer
£20 + postage - order from peter3dblair@gmail.com
Views of Switzerland by William England
a print-on-demand "catalogue raisonnee" of England's Alpine Club views including over 500 of his views reproduced half scale, with analysis of the series and discussion of his relationship with the Alpine Club
order via www.lulu.com
Stereoviews of George Washington Wilson
a print-on-demand "catalogue raisonnee" of Wilson's stereoviews with over 1000 reproduced half scale, with analysis on how to identify his early views
order via www.lulu.com
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The Scotsman: photography books of the year
I am very proud that my latest book Scotland in 3D - A Victorian Virtual Reality Tour was selected by The Scotsman, Scotland's leading newspaper, as one of their photographic books of the year. They commented that the book magically brought the Victorians closer to life. The book is currently on sale for £3 off in January at…
Posted on January 21, 2020 at 15:00
Book launch: Scotland in 3D / St Andrews, Thursday 4th October, 7pm
In conjunction with the St Andrews Photographic Festival and to celebrate 170 years since Brewster developed his stereoscope, Peter Blair will launch his new book "Scotland in 3D - a Victorian Virtual Reality Tour" ISBN 9781527225527 at the Byre Theatre in St Andrews on Thurs 4th October at 7pm.
Peter will introduce us to stereoscopy and take us on a tour of Scotland…
ContinuePosted on September 24, 2018 at 12:00
Publication: Scotland in 3D Kickstarter project
Please have a look at my Kickstarter campaign to help fund the publication of a new book on stereoscopy - Scotland in 3D
Your support would be greatly appreciated!…
ContinuePosted on September 7, 2018 at 21:30 — 2 Comments
Scottish stereoscopy
for all those interested in stereoscopy - please note my new website www.scotlan3d.com - it includes a list of all Scottish stereo-photographers known to me - any additional information gladly received thanks
Posted on August 27, 2018 at 14:29
New book - Chamonix Mont Blanc in 3D
This unique book contains over 200 side-by-side stereoscopic views dating from the 1850s to today. These photographs, by Tairraz, Savioz, Couttet, Bisson, Braun, England and others, transport the viewer into the Alps during the golden age of alpinism. Famous fellow travellers such as de Saussure,…
Posted on November 1, 2014 at 15:30
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 3:29 on September 21, 2009,
Muriel Morris said…
- Dear Peter,
I would be pleased to share information about the alpine club photos and others--not that I know a whole lot.
Muriel
- At 19:36 on June 28, 2009,
Gerlind-Anicia May said…
- Hi Peter, Many thanks for the information on the Alpine Club series! Good to know you have so many views in your collection. Best regards, Gerlind
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