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‘A New Power: Photography in Britain 1800-1850’ Free Exhibition, Oxford.

‘A New Power: Photography in Britain 1800-1850’ Free Exhibition, Oxford.

The ST Lee Gallery, Weston Library, Oxford is holding an exhibition on the early history of photography, with some amazing examples on display, until the 7th May 2023.

Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes

Stereoscopic Daguerreotypes

I thought I'd introduce you to stereoscopic daguerreotypes, one of the earliest forms of photography and stereoviews, and indeed, one of the most expensive and fragile too. You don't often come across them, but when you do, and you're lucky enough to see one of the beautifully tinted ones, you'll stop in your tracks in awe! They really are the jewels of stereoscopy.