The photographic news

• Bandzählung: 29.1885
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1885
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• Vorlage: Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig
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416 THE PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS. [June 26, 1885. Ualk in the Studio. Another Go-AND-RRTUR Shutter.— Au arrangement devised by Mr. Grimston has been shown to us. The go-and- return movement is provided for by a crank arm attached to a spring barrel, and shown at the top of the woodcut; and one useful feature of the arrangement is the circumstance that the lower part of the apparatus is so thin that it can be fitted into the ordinary diaphragm slot. Photogbaehy and Book-Binding.—A collection of Por traits of Dickens, numbering nearly 200, has been bound in one volume, demy quarto size, by Mr. Zaehnsdorf ; the cover is dark red Levant morocco, inlaid with a green band encircling four portraits, let in under the leather and covered with talc. The por traits represent the four ages of Dickens, and are reproduced in platinotype from four of the engravings inside the book, and are surrounded by very minute gold tooling, giving great effect to the pictures. The collection belongs to Mr. 0. P. Johnson, who has one of the finest Dickens’collection in existence. We believe this is the first time photography has played an important part as a decoration in connection with bookbinding ; and to Mr. Zaehns dorf, who is not only well known as an art book-binder, but also as an energetic amateur photographer, much credit is due for the idea and the execution. A CosTUNE fob Women PHOTOGRAPHERS.—Funny Folks makes the Vice-Presidentess of the “Raising of Women in the Social Scale by Providing them with Remunerative Employ ment Association,” say :—“We have come to the conclusion that lady photographers ought to make large fortunes. Of course, the first thing to be done is to devise an appropriate dress, and every spare minute I have I am devoting to this. But with my painting on china, Indian club and trapeze exercise, banjo practice (you know that this is the fashionable drawing-room instru ment), repousse work, scientific dress cutting, ancient history lectures, Schopenheuerstudies, Blavatschy, and Buddhism, in addition to cookery in its highest cult, I haven’t a great deal of time to spare ; so if you have any ideas on the subject of a photo graphic atelier dress for ladies, pray write me. I was thinking that a collar and cuffs of this shape would be nice. Perhaps you could suggest something else to go with them.” Photographic Club.—The subject for discussion on July 1 will be “ The Chemistry of Toning.” The Saturday out-door meeting will be at Loughton'; trains from Liverpool Street at 2.28. Uo Uortespondents. *,* We cannot undertake to return rejected communications. SAMUEL C. Riley.—The specimens are very interesting, and we are much obliged to you for sending them. E. Jackson.—Your most likely way of obtaining what you want— if, indeed, it exists—is by advertising in the Photographic News. Anyone taking such a photograph would be almost certain to secure the copyright. W. Barry.—1. Your photograph of the interior of the tunnel is extremely interesting, and we shall be very glad to have a de scription of your method of working. An unfolded print will serve our purpose for reproduction quite as well as the negative. 2. We have not seen any results, and, like yourself, should be glad to see them. A letter addressed to Captain Eugene Himly, Berlin, will probably reach him. Non-Chemist.—Soften some good glue in water, add about its own weight of glycerine, and melt in a water bath. The extent to which the softening action must be carried on depends on the quality of roller you require. The rollers can be cast in smooth brass tubes well oiled. 2. There is no satisfactory method. 3. Soak it in a weak solution of potassium bichromate acidified with hydrochloric acid. T. Jones.—The Autotype Company, Oxford Street, or Sprague and Co., Martin’s Lane, Cannon Street. J. E. Hoggard.—There is not even one. R. Milliken.—If possible, we will obtain it for you. G. H. C.—Obtain the Camera Oscura, published at Florence, Pin.—1. You must make it, as such articles are not sold in com merce at present. 2. By planing out grooves on a slab of type metal, and using this as a mould for the rubber during vulcaniza tion. 3. From Hughes and Kimber, West Harding Street, Fetter Lane, E.C. 4. At the same place. 5. Try another sample of gelatine. 6. Perhaps you keep the paper too long after sensitizing. 7. No. 8. See answer to question 3. 9. You had better go to one of the best makers. 10. On the whole, we are inclined to think that a portrait lens will be the best. Country Bird.—Thin paper, sold under the name of Papier Miner alis stretched over the back of the negative, and gummed down at the edges. You can shade this by means of black lead powder applied with a paper stump. A matt varnish which answers a similar purpose can be made as follows:— Sandarac 18 parts Mastic 4 ,, Ether 200 „ Benzole ... ... ... ... ... 80 ,, S.—1. It is to hand, and we are much obliged. Had it not been for a press of matter, it would have appeared before this. 2. Send them to Stevens’ Auction Rooms, King Street, Covent Garden, W.C. E. A. P.—There are regulations affecting the matter, but they differ at each of the places you refer to. Make enquiry from the gate-keeper in each case. Canada.—1. From what you say, we cannot gather that you would have any better chance than at home. 2. There is not one. W. B. F.—Both pose and expression are exceptionally natural and pleasing. J. I).—Use a landscape lens by preference. J. W. B. M.—Ordinary blotting-paper is very liable to contain bypo, but the special kind you refer to is manufactured by Messrs. Chas. Morgan and Co., of Cannon Street. Oxon.—You can patent it; but unless there are definite points of novelty, the patent will be as worthless as nine out of ten of the existing photographic patents. Ahotographs Zlegistered. Mr, G. Mole (Banbury)—Photo, of Broken Cart, &c.; Interior of St. Mary’s Church, Banbury; Reindeer Inn, Banbury. Mr. George Taylor (Bishop Auckland)—Photo, of Archbishop of Canter bury. Mr. Thomas Erwin (Ballymena)—Photo, of Rev. Thos. "Watters. Mr. J. E. Newton (Norbiton, Surrey)—Photo, entitled “Returning from the Derby. Uhe Abotographic Tels. SUBSCRIPTIONS. Including Postage to any part of the United Kingdom:— Yearly ... 15s. Od | Half-Yearly ... 7s. 8d. I Quarterly ... 3s. lOd To the United States, the Continent, ana the Colonies:— Yearly ... 17s. 4d. I Half-Yearly ... 8s. 8d. | Quarterly ... 4s. 4d To India (Yearly) 19s. 6d. 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