From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[6 May 1851]
Source of text:
Science Museum Talbt 1/40 (C: RS:HS 23.103)
Summary:
Agrees to WT's use of name 'amphitype' [see WT's 1851-5-6 or earlier].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Agrees to WT's use of name 'amphitype' [see WT's 1851-5-6 or earlier].
Refers to process which produces pictures that are negative or positive depending upon the light. Hopes to use it to photograph lunar landscape. Wants to call it 'amphitype' if JH agrees.
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Wants recommendation from WT for teacher of the 'art of Talbotyping.'
Describes observing solar eclipse at Marienburg in eastern Prussia. Gives advice about whom to see for photography training [see 1851-7-27].