Robert Adamson & David Octavius Hill
Dr William Pyper, 1797 - 1861. Of the High School, Edinburgh; Professor of Humanity at St Andrews [b]
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title:Dr William Pyper, 1797 - 1861. Of the High School, Edinburgh; Professor of Humanity at St Andrews [b]
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date created:1843 - 1847
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materials:Salted paper print
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measurements:19.40 x 15.50 cm
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accession number:PGP HA 1802
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Robert Adamson
Robert Adamson
Robert Adamson was one of the first professional photographers, setting up in business in Edinburgh in March 1843. He had aspired to be an engineer but his health was too poor. His brother, John, who was involved in the early experiments with photography in St Andrews, taught him the calotype...
