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| 1. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1859, 21 Sept (letter), , 15 Oct (pub) A New Photographic Barrow Magazine page Google Books "A New Photographic Barrow: To the Editor of the Photographic Journal" in "The Photographic Journal", October 15, 1859, No.90, p.60. A Letter from Ben. R. Mulock, North End, West Hampstead, Sept 21, 1859 |
| 2. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1859, 14 April Patent registration: Photographic Portable Dark Operating Tent - W.W. Rouch Magazine page Google Books Published in "Journal of the Society of Arts", No.338, Vol.VII, May 13, 1859, p.442 |
| 3. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1856 Tent for working collodion in the open air Book illustration Google Books Published in "Practical Photography an Glass and Paper, A Manual" by Charles A. Long (Second edition, London: Bland & Long, Opticians, 1856), p.72 The description is taken from "Illustrated Catalogue of Apparatus & Chemical Preparations used in the Art of Photography; Comprising the Daguerreotype, Calotypeà" (Bland & Long, Opticians, 1856) Bland & Long's Newly-invented Portable Dark Tent A good substitute for a dark room has long been a desideratum to the photographer in Collodion, and we have much pleasure in submitting the present invention to the notice of photographers generally, as combining all that can be required for the purposes of open air work. The tent consists of a strong and roomy table, mounted on a firm Tripod Stand; from the top of the table at each corner rise four jointed spring supports, these support a frame over which is stretched yellow calico of three thicknesses; a black calico envelope covers the whole, and enables the operator to work with as great ease in the open country as he would in his own laboratory at home. The black envelope is furnished with a circular aperture at the top for admitting light to the interior of the tent, there is also a curved bar which keeps the covering from touching the head of the operator while at work. The envelope is bound at its edge with strong webbing, and iron spikes are attached at intervals in order to secure it to the ground and prevent the wind and light from getting into the tent. When not in use, the springs that support the yellow calico chamber double inwards and fall quite flat, like an opera hat; the legs of Tripod then fold up and are laid on top; finally, the black calico envelope is folded up and laid over these immediately under the cover which secures the whole, the table of the tent forming the containing box. These tents have been in use for some time, and we can pronounce them to answer perfectly and to fulfil all the conditions required in such an apparatus. The extreme size of outside containing box of a tent, suitable for an operator, 6 feet high, is 24 by 18 by 4 inches, forming a very portable and compact case (Fig. 29.) The price of the tent was 5 pounds, 5 shillings. |
| 4. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1856 A dark tent packed Catalogue illustration Google Books Fig. 29 in "Illustrated Catalogue of Apparatus & Chemical Preparations used in the Art of Photography; Comprising the Daguerreotype, Calotypeà" (Bland & Long, Opticians, 1856) |
| 5. |  | 1857 Portable Tent, for working collodion in open country Advert Google Books Advert included in Thomas Sutton "A treatise on the positive collodion process" (London: Bland & Long, 1857) |
| 6. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1861 Figure 14. (Dark tent) Book illustration Google Books Published in "Manuel de Photographie praque Guide Complet" by L.-G. Kleffel (Paris: Libr. Centrale des Sciences de Leiber, Bruxelles, Librairie D'Auguste Schnee, 1861) |
| 7. |  | 1863, December Fig. 25 - Boite de voyage en operation Magazine illustration Private collection of Jan Weijers (Servatius) Published in "Magasin Pittoresque", December 1863, No.49, fig.25. |
| 8. |  | 1863, December Fig. 24 - Station a la campagne Magazine illustration Private collection of Jan Weijers (Servatius) Published in "Magasin Pittoresque", December 1863, No.49, fig.24. |
| 9. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1863, 15 December Dark tent designed by Mr. Smartt - British Army Magazine page Google Books Published in John Spiller, F.C.S., Assistant Chemist to the War Department "Photography in Application to Military Purposes" in "The Photographic Journal", Volume 8, Dec. 15, 1863, p.410-413. Besides these transportable operating-rooms, we have successfully used the square tent designed by Mr. Smartt. On several occasions the Artillery officers have had "field days" both in the grounds of the Royal Military Repository and on Woolwich Common, and with tents pitched have, under photographic canvas, allowed me to assume the command. Many useful sketches have thus been secured, and outdoor experience gained, which has since been, further extended by my pupils, some of whom at distant stations have given proof of the value which attaches to photography as a ready means of recording the geographical and military features of a country, or of reporting details of construction, whether relating to stockades, forts, or suggested improvements in military equipment. |
| 10. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1867 Tent - Dictionary entry Book illustration Google Books Published in "A Dictionary of Photography" edited by Thomas Sutton and George Dawson (London: Sampson Low, Son, & Marston, 1867), p.351-352. Tent. When views are taken by the wet collodion process, in which the free nitrate of silver is not removed from the plate by washing, it becomes necessary to operate either in a dark room, or van, or tent, at or near the spot whence the view was taken; for otherwise the latent image is destroyed by the evaporation of the moisture from the sensitive plate, and by the consequent solution of the iodide of silver by the concentrated nitrate in the film. The dark tent used by travelling photographers is of various forms and sizes, and more or less portable. For large pictures 12 x 10 or so, perhaps the best form is that of the ordinary military tent, having a pole at each end and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs. It should be made with black calico, lined with yellow. In one of the gable ends there should be a yellow window, and the entrance should be in the opposite gable. Inside there may be a table and all the necessary conveniences. This kind of tent has of course no pretensions to portability, and a travelling van is preferable, since much time is necessarily occupied in erecting and taking down a tent of this form. For stereoscopic pictures, or pictures not exceeding 8 x 6, a much simpler and more portable form of tent will answer the purpose. A deal tray about 2ft. 6in. Long, 1ft. 9in. Wide, and 4 ins. Deep is screwed upon a short tripod stand. At the corners the four uprights of a light iron frame are inserted, which is made thus : [illustration] the rods being about the thickness of stair rods. A covering made of black calico lined with yellow is thrown over this frame, and hangs down to the knees. In this covermg at the back is a yellow window nearly the whole height of the iron rods and about 6 inches wide; the yellow curtain of this window or aperture may be drawn backwards and forwards at pleasure. The tray has a shelf at the back which carries the bottles, etc. To use this tent the operator stands beneath the projecting part of the top of it, with the tray in front of him, and draws the lower part of the curtains tightly round him under his elbows, and fastens them by means of hooks to the inside of the front part of the tray, so as to exclude day-light. He has then his hands at liberty, and manipulates in the usual way. By putting a tent of this kind, together with the chemicals and apparatus, upon a wheelbarrow, or suitable truck, or basket with wheels which ship and unship, the photographic tourist becomes independent of help from others. |
| 11. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1868 Travelling box Book illustration Google Books In "A manual of photographic manipulation: treating of the practice of the art; and its Various Applications to Nature (Second edition)" by Lake Price (London, John Churchill & Sons, 1868), p.192 |
| 12. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1868 Smartt's tent, made by Murray & Heath Book page Google Books Published in "A Supplement to Ure's Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines" Edited by Robert Hunt (New York: Appleton and Company, 1868), p.923, fig.565. The true photographic artist, however, will not be content with a camera obscura of this or any other kind. He will provide himself with a tent, in which he may be able to prepare his plates, and subsequently to develop and to fix his pictures. Many kinds of tent have been brought forward, but we have not seen any one which unites so perfectly all that can be desired, within a limited space, and which shall have the great recommendation of lightness. Fig. 565 represents Smartt's new photographic tent, which appears to meet nearly all the conditions required. In this tent an endeavor has been made to obviate many of the inconveniences complained of, especially as to working space, firmness, simplicity, and portability. Usually, in the various forms of tent, the upper part, where space is most required, is the most contracted, while at the lower part, where it is of little importance, a great amount of room is provided. Smartt's tent, made by Murray & Heath, is rectangular in form, is 6 feet high in the clear, and 3 feet square, affording table space equal to 36 inches by 18 inches, and ample room for the operator to manipulate with perfect case and convenience. The chief feature in its construction is the peculiarity of its framework, which constitutes, when erected, a system of triangles, so disposed as to strengthen and support each other: it thus combines the two important qualities of lightness and rigidity. The table is made to fold up when not in use; and in place of the ordinary dish for developing, a very efficient and portable tray is provided, made of india-rubber cloth, having its two sides fixed and rigid and its two ends movable; it thus folds up into a space but little larger than one of its sides. The working space of the table is economized thus: a portion of it is occupied by the tray just described; the silver-bath (which is one of Murray & Heath's new glass baths, with glass water-tight top) is suspended from the front of the table, and rests upon a portion of the framework of the tent; a contrivance is devised for disposing of the plate-slide of the camera, in order to reserve the space it would require if placed on the table. The bath and plate-holder, in their places as described, are shown in the wood-cut. This arrangement leaves ample space on the table for manipulating the largest-sized plates. The entire weight of the tent is, 20 Ibs., and it is easily erected or taken down by one person. |
| 13. |  | Walter B. Woodbury 1861, 15 February Walter Bentley Woodbury on Smart's tent Magazine page Private collection Walter Bentley Woodbury "Photography in Java. Account of a short photographic ramble through the interior of the east end of the island." The Photographic News, 15 Feb, 1861, p. 78. This was our first trial of Smart's tent, and as we had previously worked in a native-made affair, found everything very convenient, and easily put up or taken down; the only thing that might be improved is the window, which owing to its being placed too high, makes the development of negatives rather difficult, the light falling on the plate from above, instead of reaching it from below. The india-rubber folding-tray and washing-bottle will not stand long in this place, as on opening them they are generally all stuck together, and are with great difficulty separated. The tent is as good as can be desired for working wet collodion, with these exceptions, the later of which would probably not occur in an European climate Curatorial note: The spelling is incorrect and should be Smartt's tent. |
| 14. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1864 3150. Rouch, W.W. - this exhibitor sends a series of valuable apparatus and chemicals Magazine page Google Books "Report of the Jurors", The Photographic Journal, Volume 8, Jan 15, 1864, p.448. The Jurors referred to are those handling "Class XIV: Photography and Photographic Apparatus" at the "International Exhibition". The first section of the report was in The Photographic Journal, Dec 15, 1862, p.190. 3150. Rouch, W. W. This exhibitor sends a series of valuable apparatus and chemicals. A portable operating-chamber, described as Edwards's New Model Tent, combining great portability with convenience and efficiency, differing in many of the contrivances of a similar character in the ample room afforded in the part immediately over the head of the manipulator, materially contributing to his comfort. Another well-adapted portion consists of a small water-tank placed outside, a pipe from which, with spring tap, enters the tent at a convenient corner, being always at hand for the ready use of the operator. The tent is in every respect admirably contrived to meet the wants of the amateur photographer. Various cameras are also exhibited. A well-contrived portable laboratory; an instantaneous shutter; dippers for the bath of pure silver; and other photographic requisites. Mr. Rouch also contributes samples of bromo-iodized and other collodions made according to Mr. Hardwich's formula. A medal was awarded to Mr. Rouch for his series of small photographs, which are stated to be produced in the tent referred to, and with the same kind of collodion and chemicals he exhibits. This report was also published in The Photographic News: A Weekly Record of the Progress in Photography, Vol.VII, March 6, 1863, p.118 |
| 15. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1873 Portable darkroom (open and closed) Book illustration Google Books In "The Silver Sunbeam (Eighth edition)" by J. Towler (New York: E.& H.T. Anthony & Co., 1873), p.472 |
| 16. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1873 Photographer at work Book illustration Google Books In "The Silver Sunbeam (Eighth edition)" by J. Towler (New York: E.& H.T. Anthony & Co., 1873), p.546, Fig.21 Figure 21 is an engraving - of the best and most approved photographic dark tent we have ever seen. It has the advantage, also, of cheapness. |
| 17. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1878 A Dark Tent Book illustration Google Books Published in W. de Wiveleslie Abney, F.R.S. "A Treatise on Photography" (London, Longmans, Green and Co. 1878), p.224 |
| 18. |  | John Burke n.d. Fixing the Negative - The End of the Afghan War - Photographing the Ameer Yakoob Khan at Gandamak Magazine illustration Provided by the artist - Edward Grazda It is an engraving of a sketch by Frederic Villiers [1851-1922] that was published in "The Graphic", July 12, 1879 'Mr. J. Burke the photographic artist attached to our Indian Army to illustrate the advance of the troops and the grand scenery of Afghanistan, was permitted by the Ameer of Cabul (sic) to take a series of pictures of himself and his suite at the camp at Gandamak. One of my sketches illustrates the process of 'posing' the Ameer, who indulged in a quiet smoke during the preparation of the photographic plates. After Mr. Burke had taken him in his gorgeous uniform of white and gold, the Ameer showed great anxiety to see the results, and Major Cavagnari explained to him the process of photography.' This illustration has been reprinted in "From Kashmir to Kabul: The Photographs of Burke and Baker" by Omar Khan (Prestel Verlag/Mapin Publishing, 2002). A full description can be found at: http://www.scienceandsociety.co.uk/results.asp?image=10428874 |
| 19. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1871 Dark tent - from Rouch, in London Book illustration Google Books Published in "Handbook of the Practice and Art of Photography" by Dr. Hermann Vogel, translated by Edward Moelling (Philadelphia: Benerman & Wilson, 1871), p.213, fig.68. à the travelling photographer will do well to carry his own dark-room along. For such a portable room nothing is better than a tent, which, above everything else, must be light-tight, solid, easily put up, and sufficiently comfortable. As one of the most useful dark-rooms, we can recommend those of Rouch, in London (Fig. 68). It consists, when folded up, of a square box, which, in the annexed figure, is visible as a simple box. When opened, the lid forms the horizontal base of the tent, and the box, the sides. To the latter, the tent cloth, consisting of double black and yellow material, is nailed; two iron rods are fastened in the box, and the tent cloth is thrown over it; it hangs down as an open bag, in which the operator has to creep. The whole is supported by a firm tripod. The bath is put in a black bag, which descends in front. A square hole, covered with double oiled silk, serves for a window. The best way of arranging this is to make a window which can easily be opened. On the top of the tent a water box is placed, which communicates with the interior by means of India-rubber hose; the latter is provided with a stop-cock. The sides of the tent are best provided with pockets to receive small articles, such as plate-holders, dippers, &c., &c. The base is a folding rubber dish, which has an outlet to the exterior. The tent is placed in a shady place, protected from the wind. In very warm countries sprinkling the tent cloth, and the bag containing the silver bath, with water is an excellent way of keeping both cool. |
| 20. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1871 Dark tent - invented by L. Herzog, in Bremen Book illustration Google Books Published in "Handbook of the Practice and Art of Photography" by Dr. Hermann Vogel, translated by Edward Moelling (Philadelphia: Benerman & Wilson, 1871), p.214, fig.69. A similar tent construction, and one which is very solid, is described by Ph. Retnele in his excellent Handbook of Landscape Photography. The tent is the invention of L. Herzog, in Bremen. The most essential part of the whole tent is the box necessary for the transport of apparatus and chemicals. The box is opened and four strong wooden legs are attached; on the top a folding iron rod, a, is pushed in the corresponding holes and fastened by the rods, b, b; over-the rods a tent cloth is thrown, and with hooks it is fastened to the eyes, c, c, above, below, and on both sides. The tent cloth should be double at the sides, that it may be hooked in the interior of the box in a similar manner. At the lower extremity the tent cloth has an opening; the operator creeps into it and ties it light-tight around his waist. At b there is a door in the box, which can be opened and shut, and here a window of oiled silk is fixed in. The best material for a tent is the so-called India-rubber cloth; the hooks are fastened to it with gum bands. Overhead a yellow window of oiled silk is placed. This tent is remarkably solid, offers much space for working, and has, finally, the advantage that one can work in it without wasting a drop of silver or any other solution on the floor. |
| 21. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1872 A Very Simple Dark-Tent Magazine page Google Books Dr. H. Vogel "A Very Simple Dark-Tent", The Photographic World, 1872, Vol.11, Part 1, No.13, p.25-26, Fig.2. The over complex article ends with the wonderful line: "I may mention that the tent itself is a much more simple affair than the description of it." |
| 22. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1878 Exchange Column: A dark tent, Rouch's pattern Magazine page Google Books Published in "The British Journal of Photography", No.987, Vol.XXVI, April 4, 1878, p.65. |
| 23. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1880 A Dark Tent for Dry-Palte Work. By W.W. Rouch and Co. Magazine page Google Books Published in "The British Journal of Photography", No.1042, Vol.XXVII, April 23, 1880, p.203 A Dark Tent For Dry-Palte Work. By W. W. Rouch And Co. Probably the majority of dry-plate workers will, on the first blush, fail to see the utility of a dark tent in connection with their particular branch of photography, considering that dry plates are generally supposed to be the substitute for the troublesome paraphernalia of which the tent forms a prominent item. But on second consideration it will be recognised that dry plates, like wet, require to be developed and, far more so than wet, the dry plates require that special conditions be observed in their treatment. In years past the travelling amateur has found it sufficient, when he has desired to develope a plate, to fix up a candle or night light surrounded by yellow or orange paper to give the necessary illumination. But with modern gelatine plates a somewhat more elaborate system is needful in order to secure perfect success The light suitable for the development of dry plates a few years ago is quite unfit for use at the present time; hence the necessity for some special arrangement. This Messrs. Rouch and Co. have supplied in their dark tent for dryplate purposes, which is specially fitted up for the use of amateurs, or others who may be desirous of developing gelatine plates away from home. The tent is built on the model of the one with which, in connection with wet plate work, Messrs. Rouch's name has been so long associated; but the altered requirements of the dry-plate worker have been studied, and all that is unnecessary in bulk or in fittings removed. The result places an amateur, whether at home or travelling, in a position to develop his plates quite independently of " dark rooms" or any of the usual extempore substitutes. While extremely portable, the arrangements and fittings are complete; and to many amateurs, who cannot conveniently devote a room specially to the purpose, this will form a very good substitute for a "dark room." |
| 24. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1884 Fig.31 - Appareil de voyage américain développe et ouvert Book illustration Google Books Published in "La Photographie en Amerique" (Quatrieme Edition) by A. Liebert (Paris: B. Tignol, 1884) For a fine surviving example of the Jonte & Domenech type of tent see: Musée français de la photographie http://www.museedelaphoto.fr Inventory no: D85.5509 |
| 25. |  | Jonte & Domenech (makers) 1868-1870 (ca) Dark tent (Tente laboratoire avec appareil, Jonte & Domenech, Appareil photographique américain.) Colour image Musée français de la Photographie Inventory no: D85.5509 |
| 26. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1884 Fig.32 - Appareil de voyage américain pendant les opérations Book illustration Google Books Published in "La Photographie en Amerique" (Quatrieme Edition) by A. Liebert (Paris: B. Tignol, 1884) |
| 27. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1880 Fig.124 - Tente portative Book illustration Google Books Published in "Traité Général De Photographie" (SeptiÞme Edition) by D.V. Monckhoven (Paris: G. Masson, 1880) |
| 28. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1880 Fig.125 - Tente de M. Smartt Book illustration Google Books Published in "Traité Général De Photographie" (SeptiÞme Edition) by D.V. Monckhoven (Paris: G. Masson, 1880) |
| 29. |  | Unidentified photographer / artist 1884 Fig.30 - Appareil de voyage américain emballé Book illustration Google Books Published in "La Photographie en Amerique" (Quatrieme Edition) by A. Liebert (Paris: B. Tignol, 1884) |
| 30. |  | 1859 Francis's Tent Advert Google Books Advert was published in How to Colour a Photograph; or, Lessons on the Harmony and Contrast of Colours (London: Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, 1859) |
| 31. |  | 1861 Leake's Dark Tent, for Photography in the Field Advert Google Books Advert was published in "A Manual of Artistic Colouring, applied to Photographs: A Practical Guide to Artists and Photographers" (London: Thomas Piper, Photographic News Office, 1861) |
| 32. |  | 1859 Shepherd & Co.'s Photographic Warehouses Advert Google Books Advert was published in How to Colour a Photograph; or, Lessons on the Harmony and Contrast of Colours (London: Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, 1859) |
| 33. |  | John Dillwyn Llewelyn 1853 (ca) The Photographer with his Tent Collodion negative 11.43 cm x 14.61 cm Swansea Museum, Library Swansea Museum, Library (SWASM:SM1987.846.71) |
| 34. |  | Negretti & Zambra 1858 (ca) 328. Temple of Dendera (Back) [Views in Egypt and Nubia] Stereocard Jefferson Stereoptics Courtesy of John Saddy (Auction, Tues. May 23rd & Thurs. May 25th, 2006, # 06-2, Lot 191) John Saddy in his description of this stereocard pointed out that it may be Francis Frith's dark tent in the foreground. |
| 35. |  | Negretti & Zambra 1858 (ca) 328. Temple of Dendera [Views in Egypt and Nubia] Stereocard Jefferson Stereoptics Courtesy of John Saddy (Auction, Tues. May 23rd & Thurs. May 25th, 2006, # 06-2, Lot 191) John Saddy in his description of this stereocard pointed out that it may be Francis Frith's dark tent in the foreground. |
| 36. |  | Negretti & Zambra 1858 (ca) 328. Temple of Dendera (Detail) [Views in Egypt and Nubia] Stereocard Jefferson Stereoptics Courtesy of John Saddy (Auction, Tues. May 23rd & Thurs. May 25th, 2006, # 06-2, Lot 191) John Saddy in his description of this stereocard pointed out that it may be Francis Frith's dark tent in the foreground. |
| 37. |  | Platt D. Babbitt n.d. Whirlpool Scenery. Niagara River Stereoview, glass, detail Private collection of Richard O. Titus The dark tent of Platt D. Babbitt and resting on the ground is a stereo view camera and plate carrier box. Inside the tent we see vague presence, possibly of Platt D. Babbitt himself. |
| 38. |  | Platt D. Babbitt n.d. Whirlpool Scenery. Niagara River Stereoview, glass, detail Private collection of Richard O. Titus The dark tent of Platt D. Babbitt and resting on the ground is a stereo view camera and plate carrier box. Inside the tent we see vague presence, possibly of Platt D. Babbitt himself. |
| 39. |  | George N. Barnard 1864 Barnard's photographic equipment, southeast of Atlanta, Ga. Albumen print National Archives and Records Administration 111-B-4753 |
| 40. |  | George N. Barnard 1864 Atlanta, Georgia. Confederate fortifications. (shown is Barnard's wagon and portable darkroom) 1 negative (2 plates) : glass, stereograph, wet collodion Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division LC-DIG-cwpb-02244 (digital file from original neg. of left half) LC-DIG-cwpb-02245 (digital file from original neg. of right half) |
| 41. |  | Samuel A. Cooley 1864 Savannah, Georgia (vicinity). View of Fort McAllister and Cooley's photographic tent 1 negative (2 plates) : glass, stereograph, wet collodion Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division LC-DIG-cwpb-03484 (digital file from original neg. of left half) LC-DIG-cwpb-03483 (digital file from original neg. of right half) |
| 42. |  | Jackson Bros. n.d. #192 Dale Creek Bridge (Back) [Scenery of the Union Pacific Railroad] Stereocard Jefferson Stereoptics Courtesy of John Saddy (Auction, Tues. May 23rd & Thurs. May 25th, 2006, # 06-2, Lot 198) This view on this stereocard shows the Jackson Brother's Dark Tent. |
| 43. |  | Jackson Bros. n.d. #192 Dale Creek Bridge [Scenery of the Union Pacific Railroad] Stereocard Jefferson Stereoptics Courtesy of John Saddy (Auction, Tues. May 23rd & Thurs. May 25th, 2006, # 06-2, Lot 198) This view on this stereocard shows the Jackson Brother's Dark Tent. |
| 44. |  | Jackson Bros. n.d. #192 Dale Creek Bridge (Detail) [Scenery of the Union Pacific Railroad] Stereocard Jefferson Stereoptics Courtesy of John Saddy (Auction, Tues. May 23rd & Thurs. May 25th, 2006, # 06-2, Lot 198) This view on this stereocard shows the Jackson Brother's Dark Tent. |
| 45. |  | Samuel Bourne 1863 (ca) Crossing the Bea River on Mussocks, India Albumen print, from wet collodion negative Christie's - London Courtesy of Christie's London (www.christies.com) One of Bourne's many memorable images of life in mid-Victorian India. Here 'mussock men' used inflated buffalo skins to cross the Bea River, sitting astride the inflated skins while they ferried both passengers and goods across the waters. Under the tree is what is believed to be Bourne's yellow calico dark tent. (John Hannavy, 2008) This photograph was included in the book by John Hannavy "Great Photographic Journeys - in the footsteps of Pioneer British Photographers" (Dewi Lewis Publishing, 2008 - # ISBN-10: 1904587542, # ISBN-13: 978-1904587545) |
| 46. |  | W.L. Sutton n.d. Rock City, (near Olean) [Views on the line of the N.Y.L.C.& O. RR.] Stereoview Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics Dark tent, looks like there might be someone under there sensitizing plates. |
| 47. |  | W.L. Sutton n.d. Rock City, (near Olean) [Views on the line of the N.Y.L.C.& O. RR.] Stereoview, detail Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics Dark tent, looks like there might be someone under there sensitizing plates. |
| 48. |  | M. Nowack n.d. Untitled [Photographer's dark tent is set-up on the boat.] Stereoview Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics |
| 49. |  | M. Nowack n.d. Untitled [Photographer's dark tent is set-up on the boat.] Stereoview, detail Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics |
| 50. |  | John K. Hillers 1872, August The Boat. Hillers, Powell's boat Stereoview Larry Gottheim, Be-hold, Inc Courtesy of Larry Gottheim - Be-Hold (45 / 117) Large yellow/pale green mount with title and "No. 190" printed on a label on verso. On a Powell and Thompson survey mount. This shows Powell's boat the "Emma Dean," with his chair. Taken in August 1872 by John Hillers. At the extreme right there appears to be a bottle [for chemicals?] and perhaps the edge of the darktent. The marking at the extreme lower right of the right view looks printed, but is in ink. |
| 51. |  | John K. Hillers 1872 (ca) John K. Hillers at work with his negatives. In camp, Aquarius Plateau, Utah Terr. Hillers was a photographer with the John Wesley Powell Geological Survey. National Archives and Records Administration 57-PS-809 |
| 52. |  | E.O. Beaman 1871, 4 May The first camp of Powell's Second Expedition United States Geological Service United States Geological Service (Hillers, J.K. 471) |
| 53. |  | William Henry Jackson 1872 William Jackson with his "dark box" in the Teton Range. Photographing in High Places Albumen print, dome topped George Eastman Museum Museum purchase: 74:0041:0291 Half of a stereo pair. This photograph has been widely published including: Jackson, William Henry Descriptive Catalogue of the Photographs of the USGS of the Territories for the Years 1869 to 1875 Inclusive ( Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 1875) p. 47. Jackson, Clarence S. Picture Maker of the Old West: William Henry Jackson (New York: Charles Scribners & Sons, 1947) p. 166. |
| 54. |  | William Henry Jackson 1873, June Photographing in High Places Magazine illustration Google Books Nathaniel Langford, "The Ascent of Mount Hayden: A New Chapter of Western Discovery", Scribner's Monthly, Vol.VI, No.2, June, 1873, p.129-157 Mr. Jackson, our persevering photographic artist, took a great number of views of the scenery in this vicinity including many of the cascades in the Canon, and the Tetons from all points of the compass. He is an indefatigable worker, and as often camps alone in some of the wild glens as with the company. Give him fine scenery, and he forgets danger and difficulty in the effort to "get a negative." Editorial note (AG, 11 March 2011): Nathaniel Pitt Langford was a prominent member of the Washburn Expedition of 1870, a lobbyist for making Yellowstone the first national park, and the first park superintendent. Mt. Langford in eastern Yellowstone is named after him. |
| 55. |  | William Henry Jackson 1871 Photographing in High Places Albumen print National Parks Service Yellowstone Digital Slide File, Jackson Photos (Accessed: March 2010) |
| 56. |  | William Henry Jackson n.d. 104. Rocks near Platte Canyon. [Hayden Geological Survey of the Territories] Stereoview Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics Jackson's Wagon and Dark Tent in view |
| 57. |  | William Henry Jackson n.d. 104. Rocks near Platte Canyon. [Hayden Geological Survey of the Territories] Stereoview, detail Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics Jackson's Wagon and Dark Tent in view |
| 58. |  | William Henry Jackson 1870 621. Red Sandstones near Platte Canon. Carte de visite, detail Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics This image shows Jackson's Photo Wagon and Dark Tent. See plate 105, Era of Exploration. |
| 59. |  | William Henry Jackson 1870 621. Red Sandstones near Platte Canon. Carte de visite, detail Jeffrey Kraus Antique Photographics This image shows Jackson's Photo Wagon and Dark Tent. See plate 105, Era of Exploration. |
| 60. |  | Zangaki Brothers 1870-1880 The Sphinx [Showing one of the Zangaki brothers and their "Dark-Room-Car"] Albumen, detail 10 x 8 ins (approx.) Internet - Original source ill-defined In April 2006 this image was sold by E-Bay seller "photobazaar" of Austria as reported by Peter Searle. The current whereabouts of this image is not known and I would be most interested to learn further details. (Alan Griffiths, 10 October 2010) For another copy see "Le Sphinx et les pyramides, Chephren et Chéops", Bibliothèque Nationale de France, département Société de Géographie, SGE SG WE-175, Identifier : ark:/12148/btv1b7702164g (View: 34 of 89) |
| 61. |  | Zangaki Brothers 1870-1880 The Sphinx [Showing one of the Zangaki brothers and their "Dark-Room-Car"] Albumen, detail 10 x 8 ins (approx.) Internet - Original source ill-defined In April 2006 this image was sold by E-Bay seller "photobazaar" of Austria as reported by Peter Searle. The current whereabouts of this image is not known and I would be most interested to learn further details. (Alan Griffiths, 10 October 2010) For another copy see "Le Sphinx et les pyramides, Chephren et Chéops", Bibliothèque Nationale de France, département Société de Géographie, SGE SG WE-175, Identifier : ark:/12148/btv1b7702164g (View: 34 of 89) |