Any suggestions?
I have seen the patent papers in Melbourne (Vic) of 1878 and it is listed as a 'photographic process' no further details.
I suspect that it was a business limiter with no real existence!!
Many thank
John Davies
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I came across your blog while researching William Henry Blackmore’s photograph
collection for a photograph taken circa 1867 in Sag Harbor, New York supposedly by photographer
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My name is Tomas and im from Sweden. Just joined this group to hopefully connect with someone who share my specific interest in photographic history. I collect crime/murder related photos in the CDV/Cabinet Card format. I also have an immense p
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I am curious about the initials JBB at the bottom right of this postcard. Could it be J B B Wellington? Does anyone know if he made postcards like this?
I wonder if anybody has info on George Swan Nottage who founded the London Stereoscopic & Photographic Co.
I have found mention that he lived in Essex in his early life (before 1851) and before his marriage, but cannot find any details. The Nottage f
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The album contains 2 Sa
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The stereo pictures
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