Robert Adamson & David Octavius Hill
Called Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1792 - 1871. Astronomer
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title:Called Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1792 - 1871. Astronomer
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date created:1843 - 1847
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materials:Carbon print
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measurements:21.80 x 17.00 cm
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accession number:PGP HA 2038
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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...
