Photography the George Dinnok. Caroline Sturgis Tappan. 1982. Introduction and Notes to Catalogue of The Exhibition In the 1850s photography came of age with the introduction of the collodion wet plate process. Cumbersome and difficult as the method was, it combined the clarity of the daguerreotype with the reproducibility of the calotype, thereby eclipsing these two earlier phases of photography. For the first time in the history of image making, in an age of European colonial expansionism, the world could be brought back home in small yet exact replica, without the inherently untrustworthy mediation of the artist's hand. Photography was fact, magically transfixed through the mediums of silver and light. There was nothing a secular and acquisitive civilization appreciated more than such a comparatively cheap and instantaneous means of appropriation. Thus in the 1850s and 1860s the first generation of professional itinerant photographers came into being. They photographed the world's wonders, from Rome to Cairo, from the mysterious Orient hitherto hidden from European eyes, to the upper reaches of the Nile. It could be said that no such thing as a "bad" photographer existed during this period. A process of harsh selection militated against their survival. Glass plates were heavy to carry; the wet plate process involved arduous yet delicate darkroom work in the field. Cameras were large and cumbersome; travel was difficult and often dangerous. The weight of glass and the difficulties of transportation alone were enough to insure a high standard of quality. No photographer was going to climb the Himalayas, dodge cannon balls in the Crimean War, or explore the outposts of colonial rule unless he could be sure he would have something worthy to show for it when he returned home. The rewards were sweet both personally and financially. Queen Victoria was only the highest ranking of photography's many enthusiastic collectors. Countless views from every corner of the globe were printed and sold. Exhibitions were numerous. Wealth and fame came to those who persevered. However, such a state of affairs was not to last. As early as the 1860s, small photographs intended for mounting in albums, the forerunners of our modern post cards, began to supplant the large-scale albumen prints. Their increasing popularity diminished the sale of the more expansive and expensive views. Many of the first photographers, including Roger Fenton, passed into retirement rather than reduce their magnificent vistas to fit commercial requirements. Others like Frith, Alinari, and Braun, turned businessmen and managed the dissemination of countless lesser photographs and art reproductions for the tourist trade. From here it was only a step, with the introduction of dry plates, roll film, and hand-held cameras, to the lucrative phenomenon of hordes of amateur photographers encouraged by George Eastman to "just push the button" while Kodak did the rest. In the modern age photographic imagery has infiltrated every aspect of our lives. Photography's ubiquity has ill-served its early practitioners, rendering their efforts difficult to appreciate given our image saturation and familiarity with Kodak Instamatics and Polaroid SX-70's. In Caroline Tappan's time no such problem of appreciation existed. Photographic discrimination was not an issue. Traveling abroad in the mid-19th century, she could collect only what photographs were available-the large, wet plate, albumen prints made by a pioneering generation of photographers. These images possess a technical excellence and a pristine clarity of vision which have never been surpassed. 11 XFINITY Connect Page 3 of 4 OF 000 Old Farm. Rear view with photographer having his/her back to thesea. Images Used in Abbe Museum 7/2/04 presentation. "Establishing Dr. Abbe's Museum in Mr. Dorr's Park Ronald Epp. PhD Southern New Hampshire University Dr. Robert Abbe Mr. George B Dorr 1850-1928 1853-1944 The Abbe Museum, 75th Anniversary Celebration Presentation co-sponsored by the Bar Harbor Historical Society Bar Harbor Maine 4 5 1 7 9 1 12 11 2 13 14 15 16 This "Complain Map." of MOUNT DEMONS Island The brown 7 the anging x Method Doest's be you're driving - Sex ever K> must with My - has wh havring Winded - * w the eve what completed havins is Die WINN and anged information inconclusive Menty voir, was this 18 date. hinti with and this mention is be this which I'm his in Kim - Signature is in habine in with around out meanur inti ad - who Set > bad 1 Dea a is in for - license this Haiser, Roagh EAR Hindow sing X Carbon and I can New statly i . 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N But pear you with me always. in my thoughts and in an : we we NOV Meact Fam ever, I have had ay received copy of your texquishe rebet Yours Sincerely 19 map of Cafayetti National Park it shall give H bio AK 23 things with proper position in the Boreau of Parks where it may be seen. studied and admined 20 Hiball 3 on share the Then you but Medical the the shi & they last a - Swing Card UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT of THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK ACROVED - New to iss. Dist 30. 1 care xe other x - 26 of w YOU Is ano 4. - - ex the $ mine MM two - for the scenes NO me you creys x printy x were MOUNT DESERT Please let TRE express to you my appreciation of Champhan Woop the spiendra contribution you are making to the national park: an also looking forward to seeing Fix Charles in Elion the stone cage Indian implements and the library 21 22 that you are collecting a valuable addition to the Reverrations park Unite distained nc. men the MAIL co. New Your 7. use WE TOKUS or POGNIDS This museum is unique in that as sole Artn. IS to an - collect and preserve local material found on and about Mount Desect Island: NPS Photos > Search Form > Search Results Previous Page NPS Historic Photo Collection Search Results Photos 1 - 8 of 33 total photos Click on an IMAGE THUMBNAIL or CATALOG NUMBER to view a larger version of each photograph. These thumbnails have been cropped to download quickly. Catalog Number: HPC-000026; Photographer: Rinehart, Allan; Year: 1934; Description: Three well dressed children at a (rustic tent) campsite. August 1934. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-000073; Photographer: Harris, W.J.; Year: 1890; Description: The Road to Yesterday - Mr. Jorden's Party ? Visitors in two horse drawn wagons. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-000202; Photographer: Gleason, Herbert W.; Year: 1923; Description: Director Mather (with companion) at the Beaver Pond, foot of Green Mountain. (H.W. Gleason, along with Cowling, was paid by Mather to make images of parks prior to the hiring of George A. Grant. The other individual in the photo may be Secretary Lane). Parksite: Acadia National Park. http://data2.itc.nps.gov/hafe/hfc/npsphoto3.cfm 4/13/2004 Harpers Ferry Center: NPS Historic Photo Collection Page 2 of 3 Catalog Number: HPC-000332; Photographer: Boucher, Jack E.; Year: 1961; Description: Lucky fisherman brings home the "bacon" to his campsite in Black Woods Campground. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-000333; Photographer: Boucher, Jack E.; Year: 1961; Description: An amateur artist paints a canvas from his perch high on the Otter Cliffs, showing the Beehive, Sand Beach and Great Head. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-000334; Photographer: Smithe, Richard G.; Year: 1958; Description: Trailer camping and having meal in Black Woods Campground. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-000335; Photographer: Fawcett, Arthur F.; Year: 1950; Description: Heavy surf in Thunder Hole. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-000336; Photographer: Cammerer, Arno B.; Year: the 1927; Description: Details of home and ground of Superintendent George B. Dorr. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Next 8 Photos I New Search Home I Ton of Page I Previous Page I Contact Us http://data2.itc.nps.gov/hafe/hfc/npsphoto3.cfm 4/13/2004 Harpers Ferry Center: NPS Historic Photo Collection Page 1 of 3 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Harpers Ferry Center Interpretive Media for the National Park Service Home Resources Departments Salistations State Directions Resources > NPS Photos > Search Form > Search Results Previous Page NPS Historic Photo Collection Search Results Photos 9 - 16 of 33 total photos Click on an IMAGE THUMBNAIL or CATALOG NUMBER to view a larger version of each photograph. These thumbnails have been cropped to download quickly. Catalog Number: HPC-000337; Photographer: Rinehart, Allan; Year: 1935; Description: Scene at the Sand Beach. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-000338; Photographer: Rinehart, Allan; Year: 1934; Description: Nature guide party and pine trees. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-000339; Photographer: Rinehart, Allan; Year: 1935; Description: Interior view -- Isleford Historical Museum, Little Cranberry Island. Parksite: Acadia National Park. /npsphoto3.cfm?StartRow=1&Year=&Photographer=&Theme=AllThemes&Alpha=ACAD&Collection=AllCollections&Photo_co(4/13/2004 Harpers Ferry Center: NPS Historic Photo Collection Page 2 of 3 Catalog Number: HPC-001003; Photographer: Rinehart, Allan; Year: 1934; Description: Diving board built by CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). Echo Lake. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001026; Photographer: Boucher, Jack E.; Year: 1961; Description: Park naturalist in Acadia NP shows two park visitors species of sea life found in the park. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001159; Photographer: Cammerer, Arno B.; Year: 1927; Description: Motor road through cut where it is planned to span for a horse bridge. September 1927. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001160; Photographer: Cammerer, Arno B.; Year: 1927; Description: Along new motor road in Acadia Park showing type of railing and surfacing. September 1927. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001161; Photographer: Cammerer, Arno B.; Year: 1927; Description: Detail of Eagle Lake Bridge. September 1927. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Next 8 Photos | New Search Home I Top of Page | Previous Page | Contact Us /npsphoto3 cfm?StartRow=1&Year=&Photographer=&Theme=AllThemes&Alpha=ACAD&Collection=AllCollections&Photo_co 4/13/2004 Harpers Ferry Center: NPS Historic Photo Collection Page 1 of 3 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Harpers Ferry Center Interpretive Media for the National Park Service Home Resources Departments Staff Directions Resources > NPS Photos > Search Form > Search Results Previous Page NPS Historic Photo Collection Search Results Photos 17 - 24 of 33 total photos Click on an IMAGE THUMBNAIL or CATALOG NUMBER to view a larger version of each photograph. These thumbnails have been cropped to download quickly. Catalog Number: HPC-001162; Photographer: Cammerer, Arno B.; Year: 1927; Description: Park scenes. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001163; Photographer: Cammerer, Arno B.; Year: 1927; Description: Detail of home and grounds of Supt. George B. Dorr. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001263; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Visitors enjoying the view on Cadillac Mt. Parksite: Acadia National Park. inpsphoto3.cfm?StartRow=9&Year=&Photographer=&Theme=AllThemes&Alpha=ACAD&Collection=AllCollections&Photo_co(4/13/2004 Harpers Ferry Center: NPS Historic Photo Collection Page 2 of 3 Catalog Number: HPC-001283; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Northeast Harbor. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001284; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: View of the exhibits in the Islesford Museum, Little Cranberry Island. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001285; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Schoodic Point. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001286; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Sand Beach. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001287; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Parksite: Acadia National Park. Next 8 Photos I New Search Home I Top of Page I Previous Page | Contact Us npsphoto3.cfm?StartRow=9&Year=&Photographer=&Theme=AllThemes&Alpha=ACAD&Collection=AllCollections&Photo_co4/13/2004 Harpers Ferry Center: NPS Historic Photo Collection Page 1 of 3 National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Harpers Ferry Center Interpretive Media for the National Park Service Home Represent Departments Solicitations State Directions Resources > NPS Photos > Search Form > Search Results Previous Page NPS Historic Photo Collection Search Results Photos 25 - 32 of 33 total photos Click on an IMAGE THUMBNAIL or CATALOG NUMBER to view a larger version of each photograph. These thumbnails have been cropped to download quickly. Catalog Number: HPC-001288; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Frog. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001289; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Mushroom. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001290; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Flower? Parksite: Acadia National Park. /npsphoto3.cfm?StartRow=17&Year=&Photographer=&Theme=AllThemes&Alpha=ACAD&Collection=AllCollections&Photo_c(4/13/2004 Harpers Ferry Center: NPS Historic Photo Collection Page 2 of 3 Catalog Number: HPC-001291; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Frog. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001292; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: Sunrise or Sunset? Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001293; Photographer: Gray, Thomas C.; Year: 1996; Description: View of Harbor(?) and vessels. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001535; Photographer: ; Year: 1930s; Description: Thunder Hole. (Ranger with visitors) Parksite: Acadia National Park. Catalog Number: HPC-001536; Photographer: ; Year: 1930s; Description: Sailboat Party on Grea Duck Island. Parksite: Acadia National Park. Next Set of Photos | New Search Home | Top of Page | Previous Page | Contact Us npsphoto3.cfm?StartRow=17&Year=&Photographer=&Theme=AllThemes&Alpha=ACAD&Collection=AllCollections&Photo_c 4/13/2004 4/25/2015 A directory of Boston photographers, 1840-1900 (Book, 1983) [WorldCat.org] OCLC WorldCat® Search WorldCat Search Advanced Search Find a Library