Tag: Photographic History

Percival John Hay, 1875-1943, Ophthalmologist and Amateur Stereo-Photographer

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.

J. E. Ellam (1857-1920): Press Photographer, by Dr. David Barber

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.

Alfred A. Hart: American Photographer for the Central Pacific Railroad, Remembered with a Stereoscopic Camera Memorial

Alfred A. Hart: American Photographer for the Central Pacific Railroad, Remembered with a Stereoscopic Camera Memorial

In this Stereoscopy Day post, we're paying tribute to photographer Alfred A. Hart and California historian Mead B. Kibbey, looking at Hart's stereoscopic photos of the CPRR.

Et Omnia Vanitas: The Portraits of Cardinal Wiseman

Et Omnia Vanitas: The Portraits of Cardinal Wiseman

Photo historian Denis Pellerin, encouraged by a bad influence, purchased a stereoscopic daguerreotype by Antoine Claudet. He rediscovered the man in the portrait, Cardinal Wiseman, and shares his amazing research on Stereoscopy Day.

The Patons of Wooers’ Alley Cottage, Dunfermline

The Patons of Wooers’ Alley Cottage, Dunfermline

I'm so excited to welcome back photo historian Dr. Peter Blair, who shares his amazing research into a Scottish stereoview, along with a descendant of the talented family in the image, Cat Berry!

Léopold Harzé’s “Comedy in Sculpture” [1]

Léopold Harzé’s “Comedy in Sculpture” [1]

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin introduces 19th century Belgian sculptor Léopold Harzé and invites you to explore his work through the stereoscope.

‘Egypt in the Stereoscope: From Francis Frith to Harry Burton’ Free In-Person 3-D Talk, Oxford

‘Egypt in the Stereoscope: From Francis Frith to Harry Burton’ Free In-Person 3-D Talk, Oxford

The Griffith Institute, University of Oxford, and The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are teaming up to bring Egypt in 3-D to the Bodleian Libraries' Weston Library, Oxford, on Saturday 4th February 2023.

“L’Emp’reur, sa femme, le p’tit Prince” : The Imperial Family of France, Photography and the Stereoscope. New Book Release.

“L’Emp’reur, sa femme, le p’tit Prince” : The Imperial Family of France, Photography and the Stereoscope. New Book Release.

The latest book I have written, “L’Emp’reur, sa femme, le p’tit Prince” : The Imperial Family of France, Photography and the Stereoscope, is about the special relationship that existed between Napoleon III, the Empress Eugénie, their son and photography, including stereoscopic photography. It will be released in May 2023 but can be pre-ordered at a discount.

“Professor Wheatstone, Inventor of the Stereoscope was also there.” In-person 3-D Talk, Gloucester.

“Professor Wheatstone, Inventor of the Stereoscope was also there.” In-person 3-D Talk, Gloucester.

The Museum of Gloucester is celebrating the birth of Glostonian Sir Charles Wheatstone with Denis Pellerin, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, on Monday 6th February.

Joan of Arc in the Stereoscope

Joan of Arc in the Stereoscope

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin shares his incredible research into the depiction of Joan of Arc and the events to commemorate her in the stereoscope. We wish you all a very happy New Year!