Patents for Inventions: Abridgments of Specifications; Class 98, Photography; Period A. D. 1855-1866 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Great Britain Patent Office

 
9781334268779: Patents for Inventions: Abridgments of Specifications; Class 98, Photography; Period A. D. 1855-1866 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a collection of patents from 1855-1866 that offers insights into the birth of photography and its evolution during its early years. At the time, photography was going through rapid technological advancements that were steadily improving the quality of photographic images. Many of these advancements and foundational ideas stemmed from trial and error, and experimentation which can be clearly seen when analyzing the collection of patents included in this book. It also provides insights into the technical intricacies of the photographic equipment at the time. The book mainly focuses on technical innovations across photographic processes, equipment, chemistry, and materials. Including topics such as dark rooms, camera design, lenses, lighting arrangements, and various photographic printing techniques. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the early history of photography and its remarkable developments during the 19th century that have laid the groundwork for the photography we know today.

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