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This essay, though pragmatic in its approach, describes the function of a stereoscope in a tone that exhibits blatant admiration for the object and its creator. It seeks to educate its audience, not only on the facets associated with its practical…

This magazine article describes the way that the technological advancements made in photography by both Daguerre and Fox Talbot have allowed for the use of photographic images in various works, including periodicals. An account of Talbot’s…

Marion Scott publishes an article on a speech that she delivers to the Society of Women Musicians. Scott speaks on poetry from men during World War I that are overlooked within the literary society. Scott includes many poems that are written while in…

The following is Chapter 14 of this book which is called 'Application Of The Stereoscope To Purposes Of Amusement'. The chapter starts by discussing the influence of stereoscope. It then proceeds to talk about techniques that would allow for people…

This article from Punch Magazine examines spirit photography through a sarcastic lens. The process of capturing "invisible ghosts" on camera is parodied and the author questions the validity of claims of capturing ghosts in photographs. While…

A brief history of the photograph and its recent development. This feature shows how cameras are constructed and how to successfully develop a photograph. Photography is seen during the 19th century as "magical" and deserving of being called a wonder…

Have you ever heard of Spirit Photography? Capturing an image of an absent person or as many would call it, a ghost. According to the article, Spirit Photography was a fraud, a mere magic trick. The article focuses on revealing the details of the…

A man went to Nagasaki, Japan and created a stereoscope of the ladies he met there. The images of the females depict the gentleness of their features even though they are seen to have the lowest form of character to the European world. They are found…