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Siege of Paris?
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I'm posting an untitled photograph that I suspect was taken in Paris during the Prussian siege during 1870/71. It's one from a stereoscopic pair, and the tones are somewhat faded, but in the…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John UK Oct 27, 2020.
Henry Peach Robinson - a Recorder of Poverty?
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I would be interested to hear members' reactions to the posted photograph, as I have not encountered one like it before. The original is a carte-de-visite, bearing an early Leamington imprint of H.…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Klein Aug 5, 2012.
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"There is now a Photography Wall in the Library of Birmingham that contains a section featuring a modest tribute to the pioneering work that Pete James accomplished at LoB. The above is a low res snap of the wall done as a favour to me by one of the…"
"Nicholas - so much money has been spent on that building, and now all those resources are just sitting there as if in a storage facility. Once again it seems to come down to politics, where central government appears to be cutting funding to…"
"Hi Paula. Yes, it has been such a waste. I can't believe that Pete has been dead now for five years, and closure must have hit him very hard. I know he had a liver condition, but he was only 60. Will be in touch shortly."
"A while back I asked to see Brian Coe's collection at Birmingham City Library. I was told that it could not be consulted as it hadn't been catalogued. Asking when cataloguing would be completed, the answer was that they had no…"
"Peter - I second your inquiry and thoughts. Pete is sadly missed. Hoping to hear positive news of the collections.
--Paula Fleming"
Birmingham City Library Photographic Collection
Hello. Having the late lamented Pete James of the Birmingham City Library called to mind, can anyone tell me what the current status of the photographic collection there might now be? Is there anybody there with a curatorial knowledge of the collection, or has the entire enterprise been mothballed? I would be very grateful to know - I haven't yet forgiven Birmingham…See More
"Hello Dr. Barber, I do have an Excelsior stereoview of the interior of Hereford Cathedral, primarily showing the (former) 1862 G. G. Scott screen across the nave. It's the only one that I've ever seen of Hereford, but survivors…"
"Yes very interesting ,and a nice photo I must say.
John"
"Very many thanks indeed for that, John. I was also pretty certain that the machine would have come from Duclair, but Rouen does make very much more sense, at 18 km being so much nearer. However, thanks to your comment, I found the…"
"Peter, I believe the Pump is very likely from the town of Duclair in Normandy.. The Siege was not only in Paris but also Rouen and surround. You might translate some of this booklet using Google…"
Siege of Paris?
I'm posting an untitled photograph that I suspect was taken in Paris during the Prussian siege during 1870/71. It's one from a stereoscopic pair, and the tones are somewhat faded, but in the foreground can be seen a wooden manual fire pump, together with its eight man crew who, from their military-style caps, might be French soldiers. The side of the pump has the word DUCLAIR painted on it, perhaps either the name of the pump's manufacturer, or just possibly the name of the town down the Seine…See More
"Hello Paul,
This is just to thank you very belatedly indeed for your comments after my post about Philo-Ciné in August last year! I was subsequently away around that time and am only now catching up with a number of lines of…"
"I have been researching the use of cine cameras to take 3-in-a-strip walking (walkie) photographs in UK towns, cities and seaside resorts for several years. I believe in the UK that this method of still photography came about when synchronised sound…"
Philo-Cine
I must firstly apologise that this is not a British photographic enquiry, but I would be very grateful to know whether any members might have ready access either to hard copies or to an online resource of French local trade directories - les annuaires commerciaux. The localities concerned are specifically Le Touquet and Nice, covering the period between 1920 and 1940. During this time a firm of street photographers - Philo-Ciné - took pictures of passers by, including holidaying British…See More
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Birmingham City Library Photographic Collection
Hello. Having the late lamented Pete James of the Birmingham City Library called to mind, can anyone tell me what the current status of the photographic collection there might now be? Is there anybody there with a curatorial knowledge of the collection, or has the entire enterprise been mothballed? I would be very grateful to know - I haven't yet forgiven…
Posted on April 17, 2023 at 19:00 — 7 Comments
Philo-Cine
I must firstly apologise that this is not a British photographic enquiry, but I would be very grateful to know whether any members might have ready access either to hard copies or to an online resource of French local trade directories - les annuaires commerciaux. The localities concerned are specifically Le Touquet and Nice, covering the period between 1920 and 1940. During this time a firm of street photographers - Philo-Ciné - took pictures of passers by, including…
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- At 19:09 on August 5, 2011,
Steven Evans said…
Hi Peter, Thanks for accepting my invitation. I have been collecting Bedford for about 10 years, concentrating mostly on early works including his lithography in the early 1840's - 1860's and his photography between about 1853 -1868. I checked my inventory and came up with only 3 images related to Ludlow: Feathers Inn c. 1860, Ludlow Castle (Principal Front) c.1860, and a cdv: Ludlow Church and Mill Street, from Whitcliffe c.1865. I have another photograph I want to send you that I am trying to identify. It is an albumen print and corresponding waxed paper negative of a castle tower. Not sure where it is, but I wonder if it might be Ludlow castle. I'll send that separately. Thanks for looking....
- At 11:09 on July 28, 2011,
clive landen said…
Hi peter,
Thanks again for your reply, it's always lovely to see new images by Bedford - his output was immense and I guess we'll never see the total. No problem with direct contact. My mail address is clive.landen@live.co.uk.
best,
Clive.
- At 9:35 on July 28, 2011,
- At 9:32 on July 28, 2011,
Hi Peter,
Many thanks for your full and informative mail regarding the Francis Bedford view, 'Ludlow Castle from Whitcliffe'. Yes you are right, the image measures 7" x 5.50" so your attribution would seem correct. I enclose two other views, both by Bedford 1). 'Feathers Inn - Ludlow', which is from his large scale series published by Day & Son and measures 11.375" x 9.50" on 18" x 14" board. This carries with it a back label (which I enclose also). 2). 'Ludlow Castle, Doorway to Norman Chapel' and is credited 'Bedford' both in letterpress on the front of the mount and interestingly a pencil inscription and signature under the image.
I am currently investigating whether this pencil signature in in fact by Bedford. This one measures 7.00" x 5.25" on 14.25" x 10.50" board. The gent posing beyond the entrance is I believe one of Bedford's sons, who as you most likely know, appeared in many of his views. I enclose both images images in a separate mail as the file sizes I think are too large.
kind regards,
- At 11:16 on July 22, 2011,
Hello Peter,
I have recently joined British Photographic History and your name was mentioned to me by Paula Fleming. She tells me of your passion for compiling photographic images of Ludlow and I wondered if you could help me in attributing the enclosed image of Ludlow Castle. First of all, do you know this image and secondly, I believe it is by Francis Bedford, someone who my own collection is based upon, but am not sure. Can you help throw some light on this one?
regards,
Clive landen
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