To celebrate International Women's Day, I'm sharing the 1866 stereoscopic portraits and life stories of the Pashley sisters of Worksop.
Tag: photo historian
‘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.
LE THEATRE DE NADAR: Madame Sans-Gêne
On the 170th anniversary of the birth of Paul Nadar, photo historian Denis Pellerin shares his amazing research on the photographer's little-known series 'Le Théâtre de Nadar'.
The 1930s Thornton-Pickard Stereo Puck Camera: Introduction, User Guide and a Review
The Stereo Puck is a simple 120-roll film stereoscopic (3-D) box camera, which can still be fully usable today. In this post, you will find a complete guide to the camera, including an introduction, a step-by-step guide to using it, with a few useful downloads, and a review.
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.
‘Music and Musicians in the Stereoscope’: Free In-Person 3-D Presentation for Stereoscopy Day in London
The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy has announced a free in-person 3-D presentation given by photo historian Denis Pellerin: 'Music and Musicians in the Stereoscope'. The event will be held as part of the Stereoscopy Day celebrations on Saturday 21st June, starting at 1.30pm at St. Mary le Strand Church, London.
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.
Toxic Heavy Metals Found in 19th Century Stereocard Mounts
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.
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