To celebrate International Women's Day, I'm sharing the 1866 stereoscopic portraits and life stories of the Pashley sisters of Worksop.
Tag: History of photography
‘Exchanging Stereoscopic Views’: Online Talk Looking at Early Stereoscopic Exchanges, Recording Now Available
The Royal Photographic Society's Historical Group hosted Rebecca Sharpe and Julie Gibb, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy and National Museums Scotland, who explored the histories of the first Stereoscopic Exchange Club and the United Stereoscopic Society. The recording is now available.
The Agfa Stand at a 1930s Photo Exhibition in France
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin researches and rediscovers the amazing history behind stereoscopic photographs of a 1930s Agfa stand, and takes us on a journey of what was available to amateur stereoscopic photographers during that period.
Thomas Comer, 1892-1915: A Tribute on Armistice Day
A chance purchase in 2019 of a photographic album of Lincolnshire, and the research that followed, lead me to rediscover the tragically short life of Thomas Comer, the first fallen hero of the Boston Artillery. I am sharing his story on Armistice Day as a tribute to the young man, 110 years after his death.
Advertising in the Stereoscope
Photo Historian Denis Pellerin shares more of his incredible research to give us an insight and overview of the history of advertising in the stereoscope. In this richly illustrated text, Denis explores several areas of the application of stereoscopy to advertising and vice-versa.
Free Online 3-D Talk: ‘Charles Wheatstone’s Last Days, Funeral Services and Legacy’ 18th Oct 2025
Denis Pellerin, from The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, is giving a free online 3-D talk to commemorate the genius polymath Sir Charles Wheatstone, near the 150th anniversary of his death.
William Hemsley, Another Artist Whose Work Inspired Stereoscopic Photographers
Photo historian Denis Pellerin, researcher and author of 'The Poor Man's Picture Gallery' book, has unearthed more stereoscopic photographs inspired by artworks. In this article he looks at the artist William Hemsley, and others, with stereoscopic photographs by Laroche, Burr, Gaudin and Weller.
Free Online Talks: ‘Toxicity in 3-D – Arsenic and Old Lace’
An afternoon of two free online talks has been announced on 20th June 2025, looking at the discovery of arsenic in the cardboard mounts of 19th century stereoscopic photographs, ways to mitigate any risks, and the wealth and value of information within the images.
Dating British Stereoscopic Photographs to 1857
Thanks to new research, it's now possible to date some British stereoscopic photographs to 1857 using clues within the images.
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.
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