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Cabinet prints were popular from the late 1860s until around 1900. They consisted of photos measuring about 4" x 5.5", mounted on trade cards measuring about 4.5" x 6.5". The photos were usually albumen prints. |
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Cartes de visite were popular from the 1850s until around 1900. They consisted of photos measuring about 3.5" x 2.25", mounted on trade cards measuring about 4" x 2.5". The photos were usually albumen prints. |
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Seller of Photographs: William Weddell |
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From early years of the 20th century studios began to produce portraits on post cards, rather than the slightly larger, more substantial Cabinet Prints that had been mounted on thick card in earlier years. Here are some post card portraits together with a list of the Edinburgh photographers and studios known to have produced portrait post cards. |
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Old Photographs - Social History A selection of photos taken in Edinburgh and Leith, many from the early 20th century. Photos of some of those who have contributed to the 'Recollections' section of the EdinPhoto web site, and members of their families. |
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David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson produced many thousand calotypes from their studio at Rock House, Calton Hill, 1843-1847. Here are a few of their images: |
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beginning with Talbot, who lived for many years in Edinburgh. |
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Entertainment |
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Two volumes of calotype photos, produced by members of the Edinburgh Calotype Club in the 1840s have survived. Here are a few portraits from the Calotype Club. |
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Other Sizes of Photo |
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Groups of Photographers |
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Other Groups |
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