Tag: Victorian

Free Online 3-D Event: Incredible Crinoline

Free Online 3-D Event: Incredible Crinoline

Photo historian Denis Pellerin, from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy, will present online and in stereoscopic 3-D the advent of the Crinoline Cage. The event is on 15th Sept 2021 and is free to attend; find the registration details here.

Stamford, Lincolnshire in 3-D in 1859 and 2021

Stamford, Lincolnshire in 3-D in 1859 and 2021

I was very kindly given a set of six stereoviews of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. As soon as I saw them I felt inspired to research and retrace the photographer's footsteps, setting off on a mission in the rain very early the following day, despite not exactly being on Stamford's doorstep or familiar with the town.

Henry Brooks, Salisbury Photographer

Henry Brooks, Salisbury Photographer

A recent unearthing of one of the earliest images of a family visiting Stonehenge, in stereoscopic 3-D, has lead to the rediscovery of an eminent family of photographers and artists from Salisbury. We explore the history of Henry Brooks, his photographic studio and his family.

The Rugged Path

The Rugged Path

This short post will be about another image of the “genre” kind which was turned into a stereo card. The publishers were the Gaudin brothers to whom I am very partial since they were the subject of the very first book devoted to the history of photography I wrote (in French).

The Florence Nightingale Museum Announces New Online Event

The Florence Nightingale Museum Announces New Online Event

The Florence Nightingale Museum have just announced that they are hosting Denis Pellerin, from the London Stereoscopic Archive, to give a Zoom talk entitled 'The Mysteries Behind Florence Nightingale's Iconic Photographs'. The talk will take place on Saturday 12th December at 3pm GMT.

The Strange Case of Monsieur Albert Boucher, Brighton Photographer

The Strange Case of Monsieur Albert Boucher, Brighton Photographer

Photo historian Denis Pellerin has researched and uncovered the strange story of Brighton photographer 'Monsieur Albert Boucher'. Beautifully Illustrated with stereoviews from 'the photographer himself', read on to discover the unusual truth behind a photographer's name.

The Photograph that didn’t Talk but Sang

The Photograph that didn’t Talk but Sang

Photo Historian Denis Pellerin found a name written on the back of a portrait stereoview and shares the discoveries he's made about the Victorian man in the image.

Two New U.K. 3-D Events Announced!

Two New U.K. 3-D Events Announced!

Two stereoscopic 3-D events have been announced in the U.K., one virtual and the other to be attended in person (for the first time in what seems like forever!). The first event on Weds 23rd September 2020 8pm - 9pm BST , is free and online via Youtube from the Science Museum, London for the … Continue reading Two New U.K. 3-D Events Announced!