I'm researching the early photographic history of Cornwall, particularly the use of the calotype process in the 1840s. I've come across a number of Fox-Talbots made in August 1841 at Carclew House near Mylor, and Robert Hunt, I believe, used the pro
Read more…We've inherited a delightful little press - the smallest I've seen with a plate size of just 8 3/4 x 11 inches. It's suggested this is for cabinet cards and wondered if any-one has come across a press like this? Many thanks!
Read more…Would like to know if anyone has information on 19th century photographer William Gale.
According to 1865 and 1868 directories, he operated at 222 Bute Road in Cardiff, Wales.
In 1865 was listed as Cambridge and Gale, photographers.
Thanks,
Jim
Read more…I am writing a PhD research proposal on the topic of visitor's photography at heritage sites.
Within this field, I'm currently looking for books/sources that I can quote from on the topic of why people feel the need to acquire their own images of s
Read more…I'd be grateful for any information on status of the archives of the Professional Photographers' Association (founded in 1901, and subsequently renamed the British Institute of Professional Photographers). My understanding is that these archives have
Read more…Is anyone aware of institutional or private holdings of carbon print enlargements of Benjamin Brecknell Turner's photographs?
Read more…Can anyone tell me how well-known Robert Howlett's portrait of Brunel in front of the launching chains of the Great Eastern was in its/his/their own day? Was it reproduced or published as an engraving before 1900? Or is its celebrity a creation of 2
Read more…I wanted to share the pictures of my Chapman.
It is fully functional, has the original focusing cloth, carrying case and three magazines.
I bought it about 30 years ago and kept it stored. Nothing is broken and the bellows are intact.
I bought it in
Hello there, I'm brand new to this site so this post acts also as a little tester. Feel free if i'm doing anything wrong to tell me. I 'm looking for a little bit of info on this picture shown here. Obviously its world war two era but I was wondering
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I'm trying to get all the SV that William England made in the Valais - Switzerland.
As you may already know, W.E. has been two times in this Swiss part (1863 and 1865).
At this time, and with the help of some of you (Peter Blair, Graham Wood
Read more…Hi! I've tried to order some Secol (http://www.secol.co.uk/) archival protection sleeves, but apparently they do not ship to foreign destinations (or at least not for small quantities...). Can anyone please inform if they have a sales point in London
Read more…I am currently writing a book on the History of Astrophotography, called ‘Catchers of the Light’.
Although it is about astronomical photography, it will include chapters on early photographic pioneers like Frederick Scott Archer.
When I began res
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I am current researching the subject of Collotypes, these are prints produced by the italian company Fratelli Alinari. Link below.
I'm working on a collection for the Italian Cultural Institute.
I was wondering if anyones knows of someone
Read more…Recently, I found two cabinet portraits of “The Marquis Tseng” in Cheshire. He was a Chinese diplomat who was minister (or ambassador) to the courts of London, Paris, and St. Petersburg between 1878-1885. The Marquis Tseng move to Folkestone, Kent in
Read more…I am looking for the catalogue of the RPS Exhibiton in 1918. Unfortunately, the only copy of the Photographic Journal of 1918 I have access to does not contain the catalogue, while the adjacent years do. Does anyone know whether there was and usually
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I recently purchased a Billcliff large format field camera with a Ross lens, dated between 1875 - 1890, and I am trying to gather as much information about the camera and the maker as possible. I have posted photos and what I've been able to
Read more…I have been trying to bring up to date Treadwell's catalogue of William England Views of Switzerland (Alpine Club). If anyone is interested, the latest version is listed at the following web address:
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This set of half steroes is titled 'American Civil War - Ruins of Richmond, Virginia, 1862.' However we have a second identical set marked 'Ruins of the Fire in Chicago.' Can any-one confirm which is correct and give any other information such as th
Read more…Hello all.I visit seldom - would like to see more pictures and at a more generous size. Talking about a site devoted to british Photographic History.
I would like to tell a story which shows perhaps why Ifor is a legendary teacher.
We was neari
Read more…Hi! Would anyone be so kind as to recommend one or two shops / dealers of antique photographs in London? I will be there in approximately one week, and would like to search for 19th century images of Portugal or Spain. Thanks beforehand, Jose.
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