Robert Adamson & David Octavius Hill
Miss Isabella Glyn, b. 1823. Actress. (Formerly identified as 'Miss Glynne' and 'Miss Rigby')
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artists:
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title:Miss Isabella Glyn, b. 1823. Actress. (Formerly identified as 'Miss Glynne' and 'Miss Rigby')
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date created:1843 - 1847
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materials:Gum bichromate print
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measurements:20.60 x 14.50 cm
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accession number:PGP HA 2872
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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...
