'The Collodion Chemist of Hertford'
I first began researching the life and work of Frederick Scott Archer in 2005, whilst writing my ‘magnum opus’ on the history of astronomical photography, ‘Catchers of the Light’- a work which took 7 years to comple
Read more…I am looking for six photographs (collodions) exhibited by Joseph Hogarth(1801-1879) at the Ninth Photographic Society (London):
Exhibition of Photographs and Dagurerreotypes at the Gallery of the Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall
West Drayton, Station Road, The Six Bells
Buildings to the south of The Six Bells were demolished in the 1960s. The semi detached villa just south of The Six Bells and clearly visible in this photo was 'De Burgh Villas' 109 & 107 Station Road when dem
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I am seeking paper ephemera, images of plate boxes, or information on identified plates for the following dry collodion plate manufacturers.
The Tannin Dry Plate Co.
The Liverpool Dry Plate Co.
The Uranium Dry Plate Co.
The Patent Dry Collo
Read more…While on a short holiday on Exmoor, I came across a book by photographer S.W. Colyer called Lorna Doone Country. Published in 1947.
I have done an online search about Mr. Colyer and I found a list of other books such as; Cotswold Country, Unspoilt Dor
Read more…Hello. I am new here and I do not know a lot about photography, but I am hoping that someone can answer a question that has been puzzling me.
My great-grandfather was a missionary and sailed off to the South Pacific in 1842, not returning until 1860,
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Hoping someone out there might have some basic biographical info on photographer W.F. Davidson, active during the 1970s and 1980s, mostly doing landscape photography.
He was the photographer for the "Country Life" picture book series th
Read more…When I checked one of the stereo cards in my collection with Google Lens, I learned that it was the oldest picture in the Phototheque, the image library of the Luxemburg city. The photograph most probably had been made from the railway viaduct Pulver
Read more…I would appreciate any help you can give to inform my research into the history and production of the Corfield WA67 camera, first marketed in 1990.
The WA67 was designed by Sir Kenneth Corfield, perhaps more famous (in terms of photographic manufactu
Read more…The period after the war was arguably the first time that ordinary citizens had the means to own a good quality, affordable camera and take an interest in photography. The more committed would have used slide film for better quality ( Kodachrome slid
Read more…I visited the Photography Centre at the V&A on Tuesday, assuming that it would be like most other collections in the V&A, absolutely top class and outstanding, but have to say I was very disappointed. The history, and the technology, of photography
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I'm doing research into the 1930's photographer Barbara Ker-Seymer and her collaboration with the poet Brian Howard and am reaching out in hope someone, on here, may be able to assist further.
Ker-Seymer has mentioned that during their collaborat
Read more…I am currently doing a study of this publication. It first appeared in 1895 and continued until the 1982. It charts the advancement of the reproduction of photography in print, often known as photomechanical work. My interest is in the evolution of p
Read more…I refer to the book Views of British North Borneo, with a Brief history of the Colony published in 1899. Some of the photographs were taken by G W Johnstone, who was also a medical officer in the employment of the Chartered Company. However, many of
Read more…I am trying to find out a bit more about the life of Ernest Brooks, best known for his 1st World War photographs, who was also for a few years an official photographer to the British royal family. In particular I was wondering whether he could have a
Read more…My interest is in the History of Photography in North Borneo (Sabah, Malaysia). There is a small series of printed picture postcards PPPCs dated to 1906 with views of the towns of Kudat and Labuan taken by the photographer F & K Chinn. However, there
Read more…Does anyone have infornation on Joe Davis and Walden Hammond, both of whom took commercial photographs of British dancers in the 1920s?
I am trying to establish copyright for a publication on a New Zealand dancer.
Read more…Thanks to BPH I have discovered more about the role of Kodak's Education Service to add to my personal experiences of being mentored by Dennis Kemp 1923-1990 Kodak Education Officer mountaineering and caving photographer. Please make contact if you
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"The first published article on photography "An Account of a method of copying Paintings upon Glass, and of making Profiles, by the agency of Light upon Nitrate of Silver. Invented by T. Wedgwood, ESQ. With Observations by H. Davy" was published in
Read more…Recently a photograph by the British photographer H.F. Davis titled "The Flood" came into my possession. I have been unable to find any biographical information about him. I have only found the following information:
"This is an offbeat period piece,
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