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Camera used in Victorian Times
07-12-2014, 09:09 PM
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Camera used in Victorian Times
I came across this article today in our UK newspaper. I had no idea the plates were so large. Would a camera like this have been used to take photos of the assassination?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...nique.html

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07-12-2014, 10:20 PM
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Fascinating article, Maddie!

Yes, this camera is very similar to the ones that were used to take the photographs of JWB and the conspirators - I've never seen an actual wet plate - but it the same process and no, I didn't realize that the actual plates were that large as well.

Thanks for sharing!

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07-13-2014, 01:36 PM (This post was last modified: 07-13-2014 01:55 PM by L Verge.)
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(07-12-2014 10:20 PM)BettyO Wrote:  Fascinating article, Maddie!

Yes, this camera is very similar to the ones that were used to take the photographs of JWB and the conspirators - I've never seen an actual wet plate - but it the same process and no, I didn't realize that the actual plates were that large as well.

Thanks for sharing!

Also noted on that same page is a new novel about Jack the Ripper - another fascinating murder case for many of us Lincoln assassination addicts.

(07-13-2014 01:36 PM)L Verge Wrote:  
(07-12-2014 10:20 PM)BettyO Wrote:  Fascinating article, Maddie!

Yes, this camera is very similar to the ones that were used to take the photographs of JWB and the conspirators - I've never seen an actual wet plate - but it the same process and no, I didn't realize that the actual plates were that large as well.

Thanks for sharing!

Also noted on that same page is a new novel about Jack the Ripper - another fascinating murder case for many of us Lincoln assassination addicts.

My apologies for thinking the Jack the Ripper novel was new. It was first published in 2005.
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07-13-2014, 01:56 PM
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(07-12-2014 09:09 PM)MaddieM Wrote:  I came across this article today in our UK newspaper. I had no idea the plates were so large. Would a camera like this have been used to take photos of the assassination?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...nique.html

Thanks for posting this. A great article and a good reminder that there are still things of historical value and interest to be found! I have had a couple of opportunities to see period cameras like this and they are truly works of art.

For those interested, I am attaching a link to the Center for Civil War Photography. A good place for information of photography of the period. I have e-mailed them with questions from time to time and they have always been helpful.

http://www.civilwarphotography.org/
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07-13-2014, 06:30 PM
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One of the first years Surratt House was open to the public, we had a member who displayed his collection of 19th-century cameras and sample photos. It was very interesting. I recently had someone tell me there was a hand-held camera in 1865. They called it a "pistol camera." I did find reference to such a thing, but not a detailed description. Anyone ever heard of it?

I agree with Scott about the folks at the Center for Civil War Photography. The head man, Bob Zeller, is very nice to work with. Alas, he had never heard of a pistol camera and had his doubts.
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07-15-2014, 10:18 AM
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The Eastman House has early photos of the hanging in thier collection.I agree-that the early photos were wet plates!Jack-the Ripper is buried here in Rochester.
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07-15-2014, 11:13 AM
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(07-15-2014 10:18 AM)HerbS Wrote:  The Eastman House has early photos of the hanging in thier collection.I agree-that the early photos were wet plates!Jack-the Ripper is buried here in Rochester.

That's interesting about JR. In an unmarked grave?

So when is this "Old Enough To Know Better" supposed to kick in?
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07-15-2014, 11:42 AM (This post was last modified: 07-15-2014 11:43 AM by BettyO.)
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Herb - When you say "Jack the Ripper" is buried in Rochester - are you referring to Tumblety?

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07-15-2014, 01:25 PM
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I sure hope so, Betty. I can't handle another mysterious grave scenario...
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07-17-2014, 09:35 AM
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Yes,it is Tumbelty-it is a marked grave-Sort of one of the"claims to fame"that Rochester has.Along with-Douglass-Anthony-and Eastman among mysterious others!-Herb
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07-17-2014, 09:58 AM (This post was last modified: 07-17-2014 10:11 AM by BettyO.)
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Thanks, Herb!

Here is a site regarding Tumblety's burial site:

http://www.oddthingsiveseen.com/2010/06/...spect.html

Also found this interesting ad online for Dr. Tumblety's services...circa 1858!

   

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07-17-2014, 01:03 PM
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There is a brief newspaper article here. (From the Salt Lake Herald, November 21, 1888)
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07-17-2014, 02:59 PM
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My deceased wife is buried there and my plot is there also.Tumbelty-sold porno to Erie Canal Boat Crews and anyone else interested, on the aquaduct that carried the boats through Rochester.
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