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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
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of vintage-inspired Poster Prints, featuring the captivating image "A Photographic Positive 1853" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative poster transports you back in time, depicting a mother's concern as her daughter inadvertently spills photographic chemicals, leaving a stain on her face from the nitrate of silver. Add an air of historical intrigue to your space with this beautifully printed and authentic-looking poster, a unique blend of art and history.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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