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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…

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…

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…

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…

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 article talks about the innovation of the camera and changes in styles of photography. Daguerre of Paris invented the original model of the camera, but if only captured the rough etching of an inanimate object. His failure to patent this device…

The document describes the account of a Balloon ascent. In which it details the crowds of thousands that waited for hours to watch the take off and initial ascent. It also contains a description of the journey. It tells how the balloon was initially…

This black and white photographic image was first published on Saturday, November 16, 1895 in the illustrated London news publication The Graphic. In addition to the image and its title, the subtitle "A Practical Demonstration of the Latest…

This article tells about the rioting and disastrous events that occurred in the Vite Cundie House Gardens after approximately 50,000 people gathered there to watch what they were told was the largest hot air balloon in the world take off. After being…