A research paper published this week by Kim Bell and Robin Canham, from Queen's University, Ontario, Canada, has revealed that some 19th century coloured stereocard mounts contain toxic heavy metals.
Tag: History and Research
A Stereoscopic Trip to Hawaii Over a Hundred Years Ago
This stereoscopic adventure started with 24 glass 3-D negatives of Hawaii, taken by an amateur in the 1910s. Through his amazing research, Denis has identified a long-lost Hawaiian event, those in attendance, a royal estate, and the world-travelling photographer himself, offering an immersive magical glimpse into a forgotten era.
Early Stereo Daguerreotypes and Lithographs Published by Jules Duboscq
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin explores the early stereoscopic works published by Jules Duboscq and shares some amazing very early 3-D images.
Mr. Mackenstein’s Trial Stereoscopic Autochromes
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin unveils his amazing research into Hermann Josef Hubert Mackenstein. Exploring his autochrome work, as well as his camera manufacturing.
Remarkable Photographic Historian Denis Pellerin Awarded the Freedom of the City of London
The Lord Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli has awarded 40 recipients from a broad spectrum of sectors the Freedom of the City of London for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields, including Denis Pellerin as a remarkable photographic historian.
Rare Stereoview of Charles Dickens Rediscovered
A rare stereoview of Charles Dickens, which has been missing for nearly 170 years, has been rediscovered in a private collection in Lincolnshire, exclusively on April Fool's Day.
DIAL ‘M’ FOR MURDER: A 3-D Masterpiece Hardly Anyone Saw in Relief, by Denis Pellerin
To celebrate a long bank holiday weekend here in the UK, Denis Pellerin is once again treating us to his incredible research with an article about Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller film Dial M for Murder.
Percival John Hay, 1875-1943, Ophthalmologist and Amateur Stereo-Photographer
In this Blog post we rediscover the life of Ophthalmologist and Amateur Stereo-Photographer Dr. Percival John Hay through his own stereo (3-D) photographs.
Clifton Bridge Visitor Centre: 3-D Photos with a Smartphone Workshops and 3-D Talk ‘Stereoscopy – A Victorian Phenomenon’ 25th Nov 2023
On Saturday 25th November 2023 Clifton Bridge and The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are offering workshops showing participants how to take their own 3-D photos with their smartphones, and afterwards Denis Pellerin, co-curator of The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy will give a 3-D presentation to take viewers back to the Victorian era.
J. E. Ellam (1857-1920): Press Photographer, by Dr. David Barber
Dr. David Barber, founder and author of the PressPhotoMan Blog, has rediscovered and thoroughly researched pioneer press photographer and amateur stereoscopist James Edward Ellam (1857-1920), sharing a stereo-a-day by him throughout September.
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