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The mechanical eye in Australia : photography 1841-1900
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The mechanical eye in Australia : photography 1841-1900

by Alan Davies, Peter Stanbury, Con Tanre

A history of early Australian photography from 1841 to 1900, tracing technological developments from daguerreotypes to the pocket camera. Illustrated with images from nationwide collections, it showcases the work of both professional and amateur photographers.

Accession 23430 ISBN 0195546040 Publisher Oxford University Press
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