Woodburytype Collection (page 6)

Port Alfred, Kowie River, Eastern Province, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: Port Alfred, Kowie River, Eastern Province, South Africa

Town Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Afrcia
19th century vintage photograph: Town Hall, Port Elizabeth, South Afrcia

Port Elizabeth from the jetty, port, harbour, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: Port Elizabeth from the jetty, port, harbour, South Africa

Moodies from Union Companys Battery, Barberton in distance
19th century vintage photograph: Moodies from Union Companys Battery, showing Pioneer United Company Barberton in distance

Sinons Town, Simonstown, Naval Station, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: Sinons Town, Simonstown, Naval Station, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

The Port Elizabeth Club, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: the Port Elizabeth Club, South Africa

Conservatory, St. Georges Park, Port Elizabeth
19th century vintage photograph: Conservatory, St. Georges Park, Port Elizabeth

Entrance to Pretoria, Middleburg Road, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: entrance to Pretoria, Middleburg Road, South Africa

Little Hell, Elandsberg, Road to Barberton, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: Little Hell, Elandsberg, Road to Barberton, South Africa

Devils Kantoor, De Kaap, Alluvial Gold Fields, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: Devils Kantoor, De Kaap, Alluvial Gold Fields, gold mining South Africa

Town of Barberton, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: town of Barberton, South Africa

Republic Gold Mining Companys battery, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: Republic Gold Mining Companys battery, South Africa

Violet Cameron, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Unknown Victorian actress. late 19th century

The Sisters Levey, three Victorian actresses. late 19th century

Miss Fielding, Victorian actress, in a fancy bonnet. late 19th century

Maud Branscombe, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Miss Engle, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Marie Compton, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Marian Hood, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Marian Edgcumbe, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Lily or Lillie Langtry, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Florence West, Victorian actress
Florence West (1862-1912), Victorian actress, wife of Lewis Waller. late 19th century

Annie Irish, Victorian actress. late 19th century

Alma Stanley, Victorian actress in historical costume. late 19th century

Alma Stanley, Victorian actress in Spanish costume. late 19th century

A Cyprian Maid, 1878 (b / w photo)
2919841 A Cyprian Maid, 1878 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); 11x8.9 cm; The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; (add.info.: From Through Cyrpus with a Camera in the Autumn of 1878)

Portrait of An Edwardian Servant, 1912 (woodburytype photograph)
2622380 Portrait of An Edwardian Servant, 1912 (woodburytype photograph) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

R M Ballantyne, Scottish writer of juvenile fiction (b / w photo)
3622482 R M Ballantyne, Scottish writer of juvenile fiction (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R M Ballantyne (1825-1894)

Portrait of Charles Darwin (1809-1882), 1877. Creator: Photo studio Lock &
Portrait of Charles Darwin (1809-1882), 1877. Private Collection

Charles Baudelaire, ca. 1863. Creator: Etienne Carjat
Charles Baudelaire, ca. 1863

Female Portrait Bust on Pedestal, 1890s. Creator: Ritz & Hastings
Female Portrait Bust on Pedestal, 1890s

Henry Monnier, from Galerie contemporaine, litteraire, artistique, 1876-81

A Convicts Home, 1876. Creator: John Thomson (Scottish, 1837-1921); Sampson Low, Marston
A Convicts Home, 1876

Ada Cavendish, British actress, 1882. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume V, January to June, 1882, edited by Clement Scott, Charles Dickens & Evans, London, 1882

George Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll, Scottish Whig politician and scientist, c1880
George Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll (1823-1900), Scottish Whig politician and scientist, c1880. Campbell was Secretary of State for India from 1868-1874

Henry Hugh Armstead (1828-1905), British sculptor, c1880. Armstead worked on the Albert Memorial (1864). He became a Royal Academician in 1879

Edward Armitage, British painter and professor and lecturer to the Royal Academy, 1877. A historical painter, Armitage was influential in the movements for the restoration of fresco painting in

Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquis of Salisbury, British statesman, 19th century. Lord Salisbury (1830-1903) was Conservative Prime Minister in 1885, 1886, and 1895-1902

Austen Henry Layard, English archaeologist, politician and diplomat, c1880. Between 1845 and 1851 Layard (1817-1894) excavated the remains of the ancient Assyrian capitals of Nimrud and Nineveh

Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist, 1877. Schliemann (1822-1890) is best known for his excavations at Mycenae and Troy

James Atlay (1817-1894), English cleric, 1877. Atlay was Bishop of Hereford from 1868 to 1894

Alfred Tennyson, lst Baron Tennyson (1809-1893) English poet, c1880
Alfred Tennyson, lst Baron Tennyson (1809-1892), English poet, c1880. Tennyson succeeded William Wordsworth as Poet Laureate in 1850

Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912), Dutch-born British painter, 1881. Alma-Tadema moved to London in 1870. He had exhibited two paintings at the Royal Academy the previous year

Henry Allon (1818-1892), English Congregational divine, c1890

Alfred Ernest Albert, Duke of Edinburgh (1844-1900), British prince, c1890. The second son of Queen Victoria, Alfred succeeded his uncle Ernst as Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha in 1893

Rutherford Alcock (1809-1897), English army surgeon and diplomat, 1877. During his diplomatic career, Alcock held the posts of Consul in Fuchow (1844), Shanghai (1846)

Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence (1864-1892), English prince, c1890. The eldest son of Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII), Albert was known to his family as Eddy

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Woodburytype, a photographic process invented by Walter B. Woodbury in the 19th century, revolutionized the way portraits were reproduced. This technique involved creating a relief image on a metal plate coated with gelatin and then transferring it onto paper using pressure. One notable example of a the iconic portrait of Charles Darwin taken by Leonard in 1874. This image captures the renowned scientist's contemplative gaze, immortalizing his contribution to evolutionary theory. Another captivating woodburytype features Alexandra, Queen Consort of King Edward VII of Great Britain around 1890. The intricate details and tonal range achieved through this method highlight her regal elegance and timeless beauty. Sir Titus Salt, an English manufacturer and philanthropist, also had his likeness captured through woodburytype. This portrait showcases his dignified presence as well as his significant contributions to improving working conditions during the Industrial Revolution. Jules Verne, the visionary French author known for his science fiction novels, was another subject immortalized through this unique photographic process. His intense expression reflects both his imaginative storytelling abilities and profound intellect. The Empress Eugenie stands out among these woodburytypes; she was widowed after Napoleon III's reign ended in France. Her stoic yet graceful demeanor is beautifully preserved in this photograph—an enduring testament to her role as an influential figure during that era. Herbert Beerbohm Tree's woodburytype captures not only the English actor-manager but also signifies his founding of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). This image exudes theatricality while showcasing Tree's dedication to nurturing talent within British theater. John Tyndall’s woodburytype portrays him as an Irish-born British physicist—a man whose scientific discoveries greatly contributed to our understanding of light scattering phenomena such as atmospheric pollution and global warming. George I, elected king of Greece in 1863 following years under foreign rule, is depicted majestically in his woodburytype.