Early Photograph Collection (#12)

Reflections, 1843 (sepia photo)
STC105272 Reflections, 1843 (sepia photo) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Whitehall and the statue of King Charles I (1600-49), London, c. 1852 (b / w photo)
STC251588 Whitehall and the statue of King Charles I (1600-49), London, c.1852 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

View of the Place de la Concorde, c. 1848 (daguerreotype)
CHT182730 View of the Place de la Concorde, c.1848 (daguerreotype) by Certes, Francois (fl.1848); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Benjamin Abbott (1793-1870) (photo)
TRI114894 Portrait of Benjamin Abbott (1793-1870) (photo) by American School, (19th century); 11.2x14.8 cm; The Royal Institution, London, UK; eRoyal Institution; American, out of copyright

Rue de l Arbalete, from the Rue Mouffetard, Paris, 1858-78 (b / w photo)
XIR196792 Rue de l Arbalete, from the Rue Mouffetard, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

A female Samurai, 19th century (b / w photo)
2911778 A female Samurai, 19th century (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Photographic portrait of a female Samurai)

Doffers in Cherryville Mfg Co
2910354 Doffers in Cherryville Mfg Co by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: 1909 Photograph of Doffers in Cherryville Mfg. Co)

Lewis Hine
2625203 Lewis Hine by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: Lewis Hine (photographer). Construction workers eat on a steel girder 800 feet above ground

Greta Garbo, 1925 (b / w photo)
2623721 Greta Garbo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Genthe, Arnold (1869-1942); (add.info.: Portrait photograph of Greta Garbo (1905-1990)

Two women at Long Beach, New York, 1910
2623720 Two women at Long Beach, New York, 1910 by Genthe, Arnold (1869-1942); (add.info.: Photographic print of two women at Long Beach, New York)

Dancer Anna Denzler, 1921 (b / w photo)
2623717 Dancer Anna Denzler, 1921 (b/w photo) by Genthe, Arnold (1869-1942); (add.info.: Photograph of Anna Denzler, a member of the Isadorables who danced under the instruction of Angela Isadora)

Lewis Hine
2625199 Lewis Hine by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: Lewis Hine (photographer). Group of children carrying in their pecks to the bushel man New Jersey

Child laborers
2910325 Child laborers by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: 1909 Photograph of child laborers in Cherryville Mfg. Co)

Fronds of Leaves, 1843 (b / w photo)
STC224284 Fronds of Leaves, 1843 (b/w photo) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Open Door, March, 1843 (b / w photo)
STC223382 The Open Door, March, 1843 (b/w photo) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Drawing class at Dimond School
2910614 Drawing class at Dimond School by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: 1916 Photograph of the Drawing class at Dimond School, Fall River, Massachusetts by Lewis W)

Cartoon commenting on the discomfort suffered when having ones photograph taken
5309091 Cartoon commenting on the discomfort suffered when having ones photograph taken: Because of the long exposure needed for early processes

Worker on the Empire State Building
2625222 Worker on the Empire State Building by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: Worker on the Empire State Building (1931) - Photo by Lewis Hine.); Universal History Archive/UIG; American

Photographic print of the Peter Pan Statue in Kensington Gardens
3077892 Photographic print of the Peter Pan Statue in Kensington Gardens by Frampton, George James (1860-1928); (add.info.: Photographic print of the Peter Pan statue in Kensington Gardens)

Children pitching pennies on the Main Street Fall River
2911846 Children pitching pennies on the Main Street Fall River by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); (add.info.: Photograph of children pitching pennies on the Main Street Fall River)

Pablo de Sarasate
3118735 Pablo de Sarasate by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Photograph of Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) a Spanish violinist and composer of the Romantic period

Broom and Spade, 1842 (b / w photo)
STC224272 Broom and Spade, 1842 (b/w photo) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Rue du Fer-a-Moulin, Paris, 1858-78 (b / w photo)
XIR217798 Rue du Fer-a-Moulin, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Greta Garbo, 1925 (b / w photo)
2623718 Greta Garbo, 1925 (b/w photo) by Genthe, Arnold (1869-1942); (add.info.: Portrait photograph of Greta Garbo (1905-1990)

Cartoon depicting a pompous portrait photographer asking the impossible of the subject
5308964 Cartoon depicting a pompous portrait photographer asking the impossible of the subject by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

Cartoon depicting a head clamp being used to keep the photographers subject still
5308730 Cartoon depicting a head clamp being used to keep the photographers subject still by Tenniel, John (1820-1914); (add.info)

Angela Isadora Duncan, 1920 (b / w photo)
2623716 Angela Isadora Duncan, 1920 (b/w photo) by Genthe, Arnold (1869-1942); (add.info.: Photograph of Angela Isadora Duncan (1877-1927)

Rue Descartes, from the Rue Mouffetard, Paris, 1858-78 (b / w photo)
XIR217797 Rue Descartes, from the Rue Mouffetard, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Group photograph in the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Thebes, 1862 (b / w photo)
STC138842 Group photograph in the Hall of Columns, Karnak, Thebes, 1862 (b/w photo) by Bedford, Francis (1816-94); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Rue du Croissant, from the Rue du Sentier, Paris, 1858-78 (b / w photo)
XIR196795 Rue du Croissant, from the Rue du Sentier, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Orville Wright piloting an early aeroplane
Orville Wright pilots an early aeroplane. 1905

The banks of the River Frome, Dorchester, Dorset, England, dated 1893, photomechanical print
Photomechanical print of the banks of the River Frome, Dorchester

Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach, England, dated 1894, photomechanical print
Photomechanical print of Blackpool Tower and Pleasure Beach

Photograph of Louis Brennans Gyro monorail, a single rail land vehicle that uses the gyroscopic action of a spinning wheel to overcome the inherent instability of balancing on top of a single rail

Engraving depicting the photographic telescope within the Paris Observatory, 19th century
Engraving depicting the photographic telescope within the Paris Observatory

Diagram showing how to insert a Eastman negative film roll into a camera, 19th century
Diagram showing how to insert a Eastman negative film roll into a camera

Engraving depicting various types of early cameras, 19th century
Engraving depicting various types of early cameras

Cartoon warning aspiring young noblemen to watch out for photographers stalking them, 19th century
Cartoon warning aspiring young noblemen to watch out for photographers stalking them

Victorian cartoon by John Leech, 19th century
Victorian cartoon by John Leech

Hand tinted lithograph depicting a harrow being used to implement farmland, 19th century
Hand tinted lithograph depicting a harrow being used to implement for breaking up and smoothing out the surface of the soil

High street, Dorchester, Dorset, England, dated 1893, photomechanical print
Photomechanical print of the high street, Dorchester

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"Capturing History: A Glimpse into the Early Photograph Era" Step back in time with these captivating early photographs, frozen moments that transport us to a bygone era. In this black and white photo, we see Augustus Pugin, an influential figure in architecture, his stern expression hinting at the weight of his creative genius. In another frame, a Mathematical Geography class at Tuskegee Institute delves deep into the mysteries of our planet's rotation around the sun. The students' eager faces reflect their thirst for knowledge and understanding. Meanwhile, a Mathematics class at Tuskegee Institute showcases the power of education as young minds are shaped and nurtured. Their focused expressions reveal determination to conquer complex equations and unlock new realms of possibility. Frances Benjamin Johnston's photographic print captures boys engaged in conversation lessons - a testament to the importance of communication skills even in those early days. These boys will grow up to become leaders who shape society through their words. Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders stand tall and proud in their uniforms, embodying bravery and resilience. This image immortalizes their unwavering spirit during times of conflict. President William McKinley takes on one of his most significant responsibilities - taking the Presidential Oath of Office. His solemn gaze reflects both duty and dedication towards leading a nation through turbulent times. Major Russell Harrison finds solace outside the White House playing with his children - an intimate moment amidst political chaos that reminds us all about family values transcending any position or title held. At the Daughter's of American Revolution Convention stage, women take center stage as they advocate for change during an era when female voices were often silenced or overlooked. Their presence symbolizes progress towards gender equality. A chemistry laboratory scene from Tuskegee Institute reveals scientific exploration unfolding before our eyes - experiments conducted with precision while pushing boundaries for innovation that would shape future generations. Witness history unfold as opening ceremonies commence for US 59th Congress, a gathering of influential minds shaping the nation's destiny.