Talks at The Smith
Photography was invented in 1839, but initially was available only to an enthusiastic but wealthy clientele. Changes in chemistry and methods in the late 1850s enabled larger numbers of images to be produced, reducing costs. More of society was able to enjoy or even own photographs.
Alison Morrison-Low
Alison Morrison-Low retired from National Museums Scotland in late 2015, where she had been Principal Curator of Science in the Department of Science and Technology. She had been responsible for historic scientific instruments, the important collection relating to Scottish lighthouses, and an extensive collection of photographs and photographic equipment.
Hill and Adamson calotype, photo: National Museum of Scotland