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A Photographic Positive 1853
A mother seeks assistance in regards to her daughter accidentally spilling photographic chemicals, in particular staining her face from nitrate of silver. Silver Nitrate is used within the wet plate collodion process of developing photographs. The man is stated to administer potassium cyanide to resolve the problem - which is highly toxic. Date: 1853
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1850s 1853 Chemicals Chemist Collodion Counter Cyanide Developing Nitrate Pharmacist Pharmacy Photographic Photos Positive Potassium Sarcasm Shopkeeper
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Add a touch of history and personality to your morning brew with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an exquisite image from Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug showcases "A Photographic Positive 1853" by Rights Managed. This captivating photograph tells a story of a mother's concern as her daughter accidentally spills photographic chemicals, leaving a temporary stain on her face from nitrate of silver. Each mug is expertly crafted to preserve the intricate details and vibrant colors of the image, making it a unique and thoughtful gift for photography enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates the history of this art form. Enjoy your favorite beverage while relishing the beauty of this timeless image.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
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Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
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A Moment of Mishap in the 1850s Photographic Studio - A Mother's Desperate Plea and the Chemist's Daring Solution!
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this 19th-century scene, we witness a heartfelt moment between a concerned mother and a daring chemist in the midst of a photographic disaster. The year is 1853, and the photographic process of choice is the wet plate collodion method. With a determined look in her eyes, the mother approaches the counter of a bustling pharmacy or photographic shop, cradling her distressed daughter in her arms. Her young daughter's face, once radiant with innocence, now bears the unwelcome mark of a silver nitrate stain, a common mishap during the developing process of collodion photography. The chemist, with a knowing smile and a calm demeanor, reaches for a vial of potassium cyanide, a highly toxic substance. The mother's eyes widen in alarm, but the chemist assures her that this potent chemical will restore her daughter's complexion. With a swift and skilled hand, he mixes the cyanide with water, creating a cleansing solution. The mother, trusting the expertise of the chemist, applies the concoction to her daughter's face, and the stain begins to fade. This humorous and slightly alarming cartoon captures the essence of the risks and rewards of early photographic processes, as well as the trust placed in the knowledge and abilities of the chemist or shopkeeper during this era of burgeoning photography. Though the scene may seem chaotic and even dangerous to modern sensibilities, it serves as a reminder of the pioneering spirit and ingenuity that drove the development of photography in the 1850s.
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