Sepia Photo Collection

Leo Tolstoy (litho) (sepia photo)
STC393686 Leo Tolstoy (litho) (sepia photo) by Ge (Gay), Nikolai Nikolaevich (1831-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), Russian author; ); The Stapleton Collection; Russian

Nathaniel Hawthorne (photogravure)
STC398840 Nathaniel Hawthorne (photogravure) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804-64), American author; ); The Stapleton Collection; American

Gustave Courbet, c. 1861 (photogravure)
STC398855 Gustave Courbet, c.1861 (photogravure) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Desire Gustave Courbet (1819-1877)

Inauguration of President Lincoln, 4th March 1861 (photogravure)
STC398845 Inauguration of President Lincoln, 4th March 1861 (photogravure) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abraham Lincoln (1809-65)

Clara Barton, c. 1865 (photogravure)
STC398843 Clara Barton, c.1865 (photogravure) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clara Barton (1821-1912)

John Tara, Master of the Ballet, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo
STC398829 John Tara, Master of the Ballet, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo, 1949 (photogravure) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Taras (1919-2004)

The ladder, April 1844 (salt paper print from calotype negative)
STC379317 The ladder, April 1844 (salt paper print from calotype negative) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Nicols Henneman contemplates his move in a game of chess
STC379314 Nicols Henneman contemplates his move in a game of chess, september 1841 (salt paper print from calotype negative) by Talbot

Gholam Mahomed, a Wuttoo, formerly Hindoos, Hissar, from The People of India
STC439734 Gholam Mahomed, a Wuttoo, formerly Hindoos, Hissar, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Sonthals, Aboriginal, Bhaugulpore Hills, from The People of India, by J
STC439732 Sonthals, Aboriginal, Bhaugulpore Hills, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Bukiyanas, Rajpoots, now Mussulmans, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India
STC439731 Bukiyanas, Rajpoots, now Mussulmans, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Kharal, Soonnee Mahomedan, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J
STC439729 Kharal, Soonnee Mahomedan, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Oraon Cole Female, Aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor, from The People of India, by J
STC439726 Oraon Cole Female, Aboriginal, Chota Nagpoor, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Povindah, Itinerant Afghan Merchant, Soonnee Mahomedan in Gundapoor, Kohat
STC439718 Povindah, Itinerant Afghan Merchant, Soonnee Mahomedan in Gundapoor, Kohat, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Cole National Dance, Chota Nagpoor, from The People of India, by J
STC439708 Cole National Dance, Chota Nagpoor, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Itinerant Lama, Buddhist Priest, Saharunpoor, from The People of India, by J
STC439698 Itinerant Lama, Buddhist Priest, Saharunpoor, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Weavers, Hindoos, Delhi, from The People of India, by J
STC439696 Weavers, Hindoos, Delhi, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Hootiyana Dhoondees, Agricultural Tribe, Soonnee Mahomedans, Mooltan
STC439694 Hootiyana Dhoondees, Agricultural Tribe, Soonnee Mahomedans, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Mallees (Gardeners), Hindus, Madras, from The People of India, by J
STC439689 Mallees (Gardeners), Hindus, Madras, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Sumneus Khan, Ranghur Mahomedans, formerly Rajpoots, Hissar
STC439683 Sumneus Khan, Ranghur Mahomedans, formerly Rajpoots, Hissar, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Construction of the South Wing, Department of the Treasury, Washington, D. C
STC412026 Construction of the South Wing, Department of the Treasury, Washington, D.C. 1861 (b/w photo) by Walker, Lewis Emory (1822-1880); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American

Houses of Parliament under construction, London, c. 1858 (b / w photo)
STC412025 Houses of Parliament under construction, London, c.1858 (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

4th: Bn. The Worcestershire Regt. marching out of the battle area after CAMBRAI
2662549 4th: Bn. The Worcestershire Regt. marching out of the battle area after CAMBRAI 1917, having suffered severe losses (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

Goorung Group, Military Tribe, Nipal, from The People of India, by J
STC439730 Goorung Group, Military Tribe, Nipal, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Mullik Morad and Ahmedshere, Sipah Afreedees, Soonnee Musulmans, Kohat
STC439725 Mullik Morad and Ahmedshere, Sipah Afreedees, Soonnee Musulmans, Kohat, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Interpreter at Darjeeling, Tibetan, Bhotan, from The People of India, by J
STC439712 Interpreter at Darjeeling, Tibetan, Bhotan, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Lepcha Water Carriers, Aboriginal, Sikhim, from The People of India, by J
STC439699 Lepcha Water Carriers, Aboriginal, Sikhim, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Charles Garnier, 1867 (photogravure)
STC398861 Charles Garnier, 1867 (photogravure) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Garnier (1825-98)

George Skibine in La Somnambule, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo
STC398826 George Skibine in La Somnambule, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo, 1949 (photogravure) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Skibine (1920-81)

Gustave Cloez, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo, 1949 (photogravure)
STC398822 Gustave Cloez, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo, 1949 (photogravure) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustave Cloez (1890-1970)

Bronislava Nijinska with Rosella Hightower, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo
STC398818 Bronislava Nijinska with Rosella Hightower, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo, 1949 (photogravure) by French Photographer

Gioacchino Rossini, 1856 (photogravure)
STC398859 Gioacchino Rossini, 1856 (photogravure) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gioachino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868)

Army square hospital for Union Army veterans (photogravure)
STC398849 Army square hospital for Union Army veterans (photogravure) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Frederick Engels (litho) (sepia photo)
STC393687 Frederick Engels (litho) (sepia photo) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friedrich Engels (1820-95), German social scientist and philosopher

Call, I Follow, I Follow, Let Me Die!, c. 1865 / 75 (b / w photo)
872426 Call, I Follow, I Follow, Let Me Die!, c.1865/75 (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mary Hillier); The Stapleton Collection; English

Unidentified bearded man (daguerreotype)
PNP251893 Unidentified bearded man (daguerreotype) by Brady, Mathew (1823-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incorrectly thought to be Brigham Young (1801-77)

Rajah of Mundi and Ministers, Trans-Sutlej States, from The People of India
STC439740 Rajah of Mundi and Ministers, Trans-Sutlej States, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Suroosatee Brahmin, Hindoo, Lahore, from The People of India, by J
STC439733 Suroosatee Brahmin, Hindoo, Lahore, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Syud of Upper Sind, Sheea Mussulman, Sind, from The People of India, by J
STC439728 Syud of Upper Sind, Sheea Mussulman, Sind, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Rengma Naga, Marauding Hill Tribe, Assam, from The People of India, by J
STC439717 Rengma Naga, Marauding Hill Tribe, Assam, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Kumbos, Hindoos, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J
STC439710 Kumbos, Hindoos, Googaira, Mooltan, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Tailors, Hindoos, Madras, from The People of India, by J
STC439707 Tailors, Hindoos, Madras, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Bheesties, Mussulmans, Delhi, from The People of India, by J
STC439701 Bheesties, Mussulmans, Delhi, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Group of Nagas, Marauding Tribe, Cachar, from The People of India, by J
STC439690 Group of Nagas, Marauding Tribe, Cachar, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

The Woodcutters, 1845 (salt paper print from calotype negative)
STC379319 The Woodcutters, 1845 (salt paper print from calotype negative) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Camille Corot, c. 1863 (photogravure)
STC398854 Camille Corot, c.1863 (photogravure) by Nadar (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot (1796-1875)

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"Capturing History: A Glimpse into the Past through Sepia Photos" Step back in time with these sepia-toned photographs, each one a window into a different era. From Leo Tolstoy's litho portrait to Frederick Douglass' striking photogravure, these images transport us to moments frozen in time. Nathaniel Hawthorne's photogravure reveals the author's contemplative gaze, while Gustave Courbet's c. 1861 photograph captures his artistic spirit. The Inauguration of President Lincoln on 4th March 1861 comes alive through the detailed photogravure print, allowing us to witness this historic event firsthand. Clara Barton's hauntingly beautiful photogravure from around 1865 showcases her dedication as she tends to wounded soldiers during the Civil War. Meanwhile, John Tara, Master of the Ballet, mesmerizes us with his graceful movements captured in a sepia photo from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo. Traveling further back in time, "The Ladder" takes us to April 1844 with its salt paper print from calotype negative technique. This ethereal image transports us to an era where photography was still finding its footing. Nicols Henneman contemplates his move in a game of chess as we delve deeper into history. General Quarters at Handforth and The Reading Room also provide glimpses into life during World War I when German prisoners were held captive in Britain. Finally, "The Prisoners Gardens" offers solace amidst confinement as Dorchester becomes a canvas for hope and resilience during those challenging times. Sepia photos not only capture faces and places but also emotions and stories that transcend generations. They remind us that even though time may pass relentlessly forward, our connection to history remains steadfast through these remarkable visual records.