John Adamson Collection

Miss Brewster Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810 1870
Miss Brewster; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1845-1850; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 14.1 × 10.5 cm (5 9, 16 × 4 1, 8 in.)

Market Street St Andrews Old Tollbooth looking West
Market Street St. Andrews with the Old Tollbooth, looking West; Attributed to Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); about 1843; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 11.4 × 16.4 cm (4 1)

Mr Ross son Attributed Dr John Adamson Scottish
Mr. Ross and his son; Attributed to Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870), or Robert Adamson (Scottish, 1821 - 1848); 1842-1843; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 10.3 × 10.3 cm (4 1)

Sir David Brewster garden West Tower Cathedral
Sir David Brewsters garden with the West Tower of the Cathedral in the background; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870)

Mr Evelyn Denison Attributed Dr John Adamson
Mr. Evelyn Denison; Attributed to Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870), or Thomas Rodger (Scottish, 1832 - 1883); about 1850; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 19.1 × 14.6 cm (7 1)

Mr James Dalgliesh Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810
Mr. James Dalgliesh; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1842 - 1843; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 10.3 x 8.6 cm (4 1, 16 x 3 3, 8 in.)

Sir David Brewster Miss Mary Playfair Lady Brewster
Sir David Brewster with Miss Mary Playfair, Lady Brewster, Mr. Pakenham Edgeworth, and Miss Brewster; Attributed to Dr. John Adamson (Scottish)

Distant view St. Andrews east Dr John Adamson
Distant view of St. Andrews from the east; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); about 1845; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 14.3 × 18.6 cm (5 5, 8 × 7 5, 16 in.)

Mrs Henry King Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810
Mrs. Henry King; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1845-1850; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 14 × 9.8 cm (5 1, 2 × 3 7, 8 in.)

View Burnside Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810 1870
View at Burnside; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1842 - 1843; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 8.3 x 9.5 cm (3 1, 4 x 3 3, 4 in.)

Sir George Campbell Attributed Dr John Adamson
Sir George Campbell; Attributed to Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870), or Robert Adamson (Scottish, 1821 - 1848); 1842; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 11.1 × 12.5 cm (4 3)

Mr Caw Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810 1870 1842
Mr. Caw; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1842 - 1843; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 5.2 × 6.2 cm (2 1, 16 × 2 7, 16 in.)

Miss Thomson St. Andrews Dr John Adamson Scottish
Miss Thomson of St. Andrews; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1845; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 19.8 × 14.3 cm (7 13, 16 × 5 5, 8 in.)

Dr William Thomson John Adamson Scottish 1810
Dr. William Thomson; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); about 1845; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 18.6 × 14.3 cm (7 5, 16 × 5 5, 8 in.)

St Salvator College Chapel Southeast Dr John Adamson
St. Salvators College Chapel from the Southeast; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1843-1844; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 11.9 × 16.7 cm (4 11, 16 × 6 9, 16 in.)

East Gable St. Andrews Cathedral St. Regulus
The East Gable of St. Andrews Cathedral and St. Regulus Tower from the Northwest; Attributed to Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870), or Robert Adamson (Scottish)

Captain Colin Mackenzie Dr John Adamson Scottish
Captain Colin Mackenzie; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1845-1850; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 16.8 × 12.4 cm (6 5, 8 × 4 7, 8 in.)

Dr Mudie John Adamson Scottish 1810 1870 1842
Dr. Mudie; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1842 - 1843; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 9.8 × 8.1 cm (3 7, 8 × 3 3, 16 in.)

Melville Adamson Aleck Bell Dr John Adamson Scottish
Melville Adamson and Aleck Bell; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1860; Albumen silver print

Oswald Bell Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810 1870
Oswald Bell; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; 1867; Albumen silver print

Young Man Unknown Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810
Young Man; Unknown, or possibly Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Aleck Bell Woman Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810
Aleck Bell with an Woman; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; October 1867; Albumen silver print

Jean Adamson Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810 1870
Jean Adamson; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Melville Adamson Woman Unknown Dr John Adamson
Melville Adamson and an Woman; Unknown, or possibly Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Family Portrait Unknown Dr John Adamson Scottish
Family Portrait; Unknown, or possibly Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1860; Albumen silver print

Portrait Oswell Bell Dr John Adamson Scottish
Portrait of Oswell Bell; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870), or Thomas Rodger (Scottish, 1832 - 1883); Scotland; October 29, 1867; Albumen silver print

Rachel Adamson Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810
Rachel Adamson; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1862-1864; Albumen silver print

Esther Adamson Miss Tetty Dr John Adamson Scottish
Esther Adamson (Miss Tetty); Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1863; Albumen silver print

Portrait woman seated profile Unknown Dr John Adamson
Portrait of a woman seated in profile; Unknown, or possibly Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Mrs Oswald Bell Isabella Adamson Dr John Adamson
Mrs. Oswald Bell (Isabella Adamson); Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Mrs John Adamson Esther Alexander Dr Scottish
Mrs. John Adamson (Esther Alexander); Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Miss Tetty Unknown Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810
Miss Tetty; Unknown, or possibly Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; August 1867; Albumen silver print

Alexander Adamson Unknown Dr John Adamson Scottish
Alexander Adamson; Unknown, or possibly Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Aleck Bell Woman Unknown Dr John Adamson Scottish
Aleck Bell with an Woman; Unknown, or possibly Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; October 26, 1867; Albumen silver print

Oswald Home Bell Blanche Dr John Adamson Scottish
Oswald Home Bell and Blanche; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; about 1855; Albumen silver print

John Adamson Dr Scottish 1810 1870 Thomas Rodger
John Adamson; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870), or Thomas Rodger (Scottish, 1832 - 1883); Scotland; about 1867; Albumen silver print

Portrait Aleck Bell Dr John Adamson Scottish
Portrait of Aleck Bell; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); Scotland; 1867; Albumen silver print

A Ross Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810 1870 1842
A. Ross; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1842 - 1843; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 4.3 × 5.2 cm (1 11, 16 × 2 1, 16 in.)

Michael Pakenham Edgeworth Dr John Adamson Scottish
Michael Pakenham Edgeworth; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); 1843 - 1845; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 17 × 12.1 cm (6 11, 16 × 4 3, 4 in.)

South Entrance St. Salvator College Chapel St. Andrews
The South Entrance to St. Salvators College Chapel, St. Andrews; Attributed to Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870), or Robert Adamson (Scottish)

Mrs Major Bell Dr John Adamson Scottish 1810
Mrs. Major Bell; Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870); about 1847; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 11.3 × 9.5 cm (4 7, 16 × 3 3, 4 in.)

Dr Argyle Roberston Attributed John Adamson Scottish
Dr. Argyle Roberston; Attributed to Dr. John Adamson (Scottish, 1810 - 1870), or Robert Adamson (Scottish, 1821 - 1848); 1842 - 1843; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 9.8 x 8.7 cm (3 7)

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John Adamson was a Scottish photographer born in 1810 and passed away in 1870. He is best known for his remarkable contributions to the field of photography during the mid-19th century. One of his notable works includes capturing the enchanting Market Street in St Andrews, with its iconic Old Tollbooth standing tall as it looks westward, and is believed that Mr Ross's son, attributed to Dr John Adamson, played a significant role in preserving this captivating image. Another masterpiece by Adamson showcases Sir David Brewster's garden, located near the West Tower Cathedral. This photograph beautifully captures the serene beauty of nature combined with architectural marvels. Miss Mary Playfair and Lady Brewster can be seen strolling through this picturesque setting. Dr it also captured distant views of St Andrews from the east, giving us a glimpse into its historical charm and timeless elegance. His lens immortalized Mrs Henry King against this breathtaking backdrop, showcasing her grace and poise. Adamson's lens took us on a journey to Burnside, where he skillfully portrayed its scenic beauty with unparalleled precision. The play of light and shadows creates an ethereal ambiance that transports viewers to another world altogether. Sir George Campbell has attributed several photographs to Dr John Adamson, highlighting their collaborative efforts in documenting Scotland's rich cultural heritage. Additionally, Mr Caw commissioned Dr John Adamson for various projects between 1842 and 1870. Through his artistry and technical expertise, Dr John Adamson left an indelible mark on the world of photography during his time. His work continues to inspire generations even today as we appreciate his talent for capturing moments frozen in time with unmatched clarity and artistic finesse.