From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Hunt
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
George Eastman House, 7.17 (C: RS:HS 22.87)
Summary:
Thanks RH for his 'extensive and instructive view on the present state of photography.' Found many interesting results in experimenting with vegetable substances. Surprised by RH's discovery that bi-chromate of potash is a photographic substance; JH nearly achieved this result.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project