Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns

Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns

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Album of cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns, made and assembled by Anna Atkins and Anne Dixon for presentation to `CSA' (unknown), 1853

Anna Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

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Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
1995-5024
Materials:
paper (fibre product), leather and cardboard (unidentified board)
Measurements:
overall: 260 mm x 210 mm x 22 mm,
type:
album and cyanotype
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Frontispiece of 'Cyanotypes of British And Foreign Ferns' album, 1853

Frontispiece of 'Cyanotypes of British And Foreign Ferns' album, 1853

The frontispiece of the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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The frontispiece of the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/1
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
'British Ferns' insert from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', 1853

'British Ferns' insert from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', 1853

'British Ferns' insert from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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'British Ferns' insert from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', featured in the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in August 1851.

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/2
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Ceterach officinarum, 1853

Cyanotype of Ceterach officinarum, 1853

A cyanotype of Ceterach officinarum, or Rustyback fern, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/3
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Woodsia hyperborea, 1853

Cyanotype of Woodsia hyperborea, 1853

A cyanotype of Woodsia hyperborea, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/4
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Polypodium vulgare, 1853

Cyanotype of Polypodium vulgare, 1853

A cyanotype of Polypodium vulgare, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/5
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Polypodium phegopteris, 1853

Cyanotype of Polypodium phegopteris, 1853

A cyanotype of Polypodium phegopteris, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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A cyanotype of Polypodium phegopteris, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/6
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Polypodium dryopteris, 1853

Cyanotype of Polypodium dryopteris, 1853

A cyanotype of Polypodium dryopteris, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/7
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Polypodium calcareum, 1853

Cyanotype of Polypodium calcareum, 1853

A cyanotype of Polypodium calcareum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/8
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Allosursus crispus, 1853

Cyanotype of Allosursus crispus, 1853

A cyanotype of Allosursus crispus, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/9
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Cystopteris fragilis, 1853

Cyanotype of Cystopteris fragilis, 1853

A cyanotype of Cystopteris fragilis, or Brittle Bladder fern, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/10
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Cystopteris dentata, 1853

Cyanotype of Cystopteris dentata, 1853

A cyanotype of Cystopteris dentata, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/11
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium lonchitis, 1853

Cyanotype of Aspidium lonchitis, 1853

A cyanotype of Aspidium lonchitis, or Holly Fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1995-5024/12
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium aculeatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Aspidium aculeatum, 1853

A cyanotype of Aspidium aculeatum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/13
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium lobatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Aspidium lobatum, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Athyrium molle, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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A cyanotype of the fern Aspidium lobatum, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/14
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium angulare, 1853

Cyanotype of Aspidium angulare, 1853

A cyanotype of Aspidium angulare, or Soft Shield fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/15
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Lastrea recurva, 1853

Cyanotype of Lastrea recurva, 1853

A cyanotype of Lastrea recurva, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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A cyanotype of Lastrea recurva, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/16
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Lastrea thelypteris, 1853

Cyanotype of Lastrea thelypteris, 1853

A cyanotype of Lastrea thelypteris, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/17
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Lastrea oreopoteris, 1853

Cyanotype of Lastrea oreopoteris, 1853

A cyanotype of Lastrea oreopoteris, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/18
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Lastrea cristata, 1853

Cyanotype of Lastrea cristata, 1853

A cyanotype of Lastrea cristata, 1853 from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/19
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Lastrea Filix-Mas, 1853

Cyanotype of Lastrea Filix-Mas, 1853

A cyanotype of Lastrea Filix-Mas, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/20
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Lastrea rigida, 1853

Cyanotype of Lastrea rigida, 1853

A cyanotype of Lastrea rigida, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/21
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Lastrea spinulosa, 1853

Cyanotype of Lastrea spinulosa, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Lastrea spinulosa, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/22
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Lastrea dilatata, 1853

Cyanotype of Lastrea dilatata, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Lastrea dilatata, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/23
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Lastrea foenisecii, 1853

Cyanotype of Lastrea foenisecii, 1853

A cyanotype of Lastrea foenisecii, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1995-5024/24
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Athyrium filix-femina, 1853

Cyanotype of Athyrium filix-femina, 1853

A cyanotype, of Athyrium filix-femina, or Lady fern, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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A cyanotype of Athyrium filix-femina, or Lady fern, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/25
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Athyrium molle, 1853

Cyanotype of Athyrium molle, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Athyrium molle, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/26
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium viride, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium viride, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium viride, or Green Spleenwort, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/27
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium trichomanes, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium trichomanes, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium trichomanes, or Maidenhair Spleenwort, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/28
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium marinum, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium marinum, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium marinum, or Sea Spleenwort, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/29
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Asplenium lanceolatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium lanceolatum, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium lanceolatum, or Lanceolate Spleenwort, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/30
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Asplenium adiantum-nigrum, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium adiantum-nigrum, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium adiantum-nigrum, or Black Spleenwort, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/31
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium ruta muraria, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium ruta muraria, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium ruta muraria, or Wall Rue, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/32
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium septentrionale, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium septentrionale, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium septentrionale, or Forked Spleenwort, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/33
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Asplenium fontanum, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium fontanum, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium fontanum from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/34
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Scolopendrium vulgare, 1853

Cyanotype of Scolopendrium vulgare, 1853

A cyanotype of Scolopendrium vulgare, or Hart's Tongue fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/35
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Scolopendrium vulgare, 1853

Cyanotype of Scolopendrium vulgare, 1853

A cyanotype of Scolopendrium vulgare, or Hart's Tongue fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/36
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

A cyanotype of a fern, one of the Blechnum genus, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/37
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Pteris aquilina, 1853

Cyanotype of Pteris aquilina, 1853

A cyanotype of Pteris aquilina, or Bracken fern, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/38
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Adiantum capillus veneris, 1853

Cyanotype of Adiantum capillus veneris, 1853

A cyanotype of Adiantum capillus veneris, or Black Maidenhair fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/39
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Hymenophyllum tunbridgense, 1853

Cyanotype of Hymenophyllum tunbridgense, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Hymenophyllum tunbridgense, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/40
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Hymenophyllum wilsonii, 1853

Cyanotype of Hymenophyllum wilsonii, 1853

A cyanotype of Hymenophyllum wilsonii, or Wilson's Filmy fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/41
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Osmunda regalis, 1853

Cyanotype of Osmunda regalis, 1853

A cyanotype of Osmunda regalis, or Royal fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1995-5024/42
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Botrychium lunaria, 1853

Cyanotype of Botrychium lunaria, 1853

A cyanotype of Botrychium lunaria, or Common Moonwort, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/43
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Ophioglossum vulgatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Ophioglossum vulgatum, 1853

A cyanotype of Ophioglossum vulgatum, or Southern Adderstongue, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/44
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Equisetum sylvaticum, 1853

Cyanotype of Equisetum sylvaticum, 1853

A cyanotype of Equisetum sylvaticum, or Wood Horsetail, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/45
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
'Foreign Ferns' insert from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', 1853

'Foreign Ferns' insert from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', 1853

'Foreign Ferns' cyanotype insert from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/46
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Achrosticum simplix, 1853

Cyanotype of Achrosticum simplix, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Achrosticum simplix, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/47
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Gymnogramma sulphurea, 1853

Cyanotype of Gymnogramma sulphurea, 1853

A cyanotype of Gymnogramma sulphurea fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/48
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Polypodium effusum, 1853

Cyanotype of Polypodium effusum, 1853

A cyanotype of Polypodium effusum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/49
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Polypodium pinnatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Polypodium pinnatum, 1853

A cyanotype of Polypodium pinnatum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853. The photograph is subtitled 'Tree Fern (Jamaica) grows by a simple stem to a height of 20 or 25 feet'

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/50
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Polypodium muscosum, 1853

Cyanotype of Polypodium muscosum, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Polypodium muscosum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/51
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Polypodium crenatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Polypodium crenatum, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Polypodium crenatum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/52
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Onoclea sensibilis, 1853

Cyanotype of Onoclea sensibilis, 1853

A cyanotype of Onoclea sensibilis, or the Sensitive fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/53
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Woodwardia virginica, 1853

Cyanotype of Woodwardia virginica, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Woodwardia virginica, or Virginia chainfern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/54
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Asplenium fragrans, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium fragrans, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium fragrans, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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A cyanotype of the fern Woodwardia virginica, or Virginia chainfern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/55
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium praemorsum, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium praemorsum, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Asplenium praemorsum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/56
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium striatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium striatum, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Asplenium striatum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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A cyanotype of the fern Asplenium praemorsum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/57
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium eboneum, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium eboneum, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium eboneum, or Ebony Fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/58
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Asplenium rhizophyllum, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium rhizophyllum, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium rhizophyllum, or Walking fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/59
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium chinensis, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium chinensis, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium chinensis, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/60
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Asplenium radicans, 1853

Cyanotype of Asplenium radicans, 1853

A cyanotype of Asplenium radicans, or Dullgreen Spleenwort, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/61
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Diplazium cultifolium, 1853

Cyanotype of Diplazium cultifolium, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Diplazium cultifolium, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/62
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Diplazium grandifolium, 1853

Cyanotype of Diplazium grandifolium, 1853

A cyanotype of Diplazium grandifolium, or Largeleaf Twinsorus fern, from the album 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/63
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Pteris caudata, 1853

Cyanotype of Pteris caudata, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Pteris caudata, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/64
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Pteris sagittaria, 1853

Cyanotype of Pteris sagittaria, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Pteris sagittaria, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/65
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Pteris rotundifolia, 1853

Cyanotype of Pteris rotundifolia, 1853

A cyanotype of Pteris rotundifolia, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/66
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Adiantum cuneatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Adiantum cuneatum, 1853

A cyanotype of Adiantum cuneatum, or Delta Maidenhair fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/67
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Adiantum assmile, 1853

Cyanotype of Adiantum assmile, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Adiantum assmile, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/68
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Adiantum pedatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Adiantum pedatum, 1853

A cyanotype of Adiantum pedatum, or Northern Maidenhair fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/69
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Adiantum tenerum, 1853

Cyanotype of Adiantum tenerum, 1853

A cyanotype of Adiantum tenerum, or Brittle Maidenhair fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/70
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Adiantum serrulatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Adiantum serrulatum, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Adiantum serrulatum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight. Atkins went on to produce several more cyanotype albums containing many striking images, mainly of ferns and other plants.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/71
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Adiantum striatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Adiantum striatum, 1853

A cyanotype of Adiantum striatum, or Hart's Tongue fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/72
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Cheilanthes microphylla, 1853

Cyanotype of Cheilanthes microphylla, 1853

A cyanotype of Cheilanthes microphylla, or Southern Lipfern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/73
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Davallia aculeata, 1853

Cyanotype of Davallia aculeata, 1853

A cyanotype of Davallia aculeata, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/74
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium denticulatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Aspidium denticulatum, 1853

A cyanotype of Aspidium denticulatum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/75
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium bulbiferum, 1853

Cyanotype of Aspidium bulbiferum, 1853

A cyanotype of Aspidium bulbiferum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/76
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium trifoliatum, 1853

Cyanotype of Aspidium trifoliatum, 1853

A cyanotype of Aspidium trifoliatum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/77
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium trapezoides, 1853

Cyanotype of Aspidium trapezoides, 1853

A cyanotype of Aspidium trapezoides, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/78
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium obtusum, 1851

Cyanotype of Aspidium obtusum, 1851

A cyanotype of a fern, Aspidium obtusum, from Chatsworth Conservatory, made by Anna Atkins (1799-1871) on 26 August 1851and featured in 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/79
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Aspidium, from Jamaica, 1853

Cyanotype of Aspidium, from Jamaica, 1853

A cyanotype of Aspidium, from Jamaica, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/80
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Trichomanes crinitum, 1853

Cyanotype of Trichomanes crinitum, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Trichomanes crinitum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/81
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Trichomanes crispum, 1853

Cyanotype of Trichomanes crispum, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Trichomanes crispum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/82
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Trichomanes radicans, 1853

Cyanotype of Trichomanes radicans, 1853

A cyanotype of Trichomanes radicans, or Aerialroot Bristle fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/83
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Hymenophyllum sericeum, 1853

Cyanotype of Hymenophyllum sericeum, 1853

A cyanotype of Hymenophyllum sericeum, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/84
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Hymenophyllum decurrens, 1853

Cyanotype of Hymenophyllum decurrens, 1853

A cyanotype of Hymenophyllum decurrens, or Sierra de Luquillo Filmy fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/85
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Osmunda interrupta, 1853

Cyanotype of Osmunda interrupta, 1853

A cyanotype of Osmunda interrupta, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/86
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Lygodium volubile, 1853

Cyanotype of Lygodium volubile, 1853

A cyanotype of Lygodium volubile, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/87
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Anemia adiantifolia, 1853

Cyanotype of Anemia adiantifolia, 1853

A cyanotype of Anemia adiantifolia, or Pine fern, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/88
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Botrychium gracile, 1853

Cyanotype of Botrychium gracile, 1853

A cyanotype of Botrychium gracile, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/89
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of Gleichenia immersa, 1853

Cyanotype of Gleichenia immersa, 1853

A cyanotype of the fern Gleichenia immersa, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/90
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of Darea cicutaria, 1853

Cyanotype of Darea cicutaria, 1853

A cyanotype of Darea cicutaria, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/91
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

A cyanotype of a fern labelled 'Jamaica', from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/92
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of ferns, 1853

Cyanotype of ferns, 1853

A cyanotype of ferns labelled 'Jamaica', from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/93
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

A cyanotype of a fern labelled 'Ceylon', from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/94
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of ferns, 1853

Cyanotype of ferns, 1853

A cyanotype of ferns labelled 'Ceylon', from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/95
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

A cyanotype of a fern labelled 'Ceylon', from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

More

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/96
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

A cyanotype of a fern from Ceylon, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

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Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/97
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Image ©
Science Museum Group Collection
Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

A cyanotype of a fern from Ceylon, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

More

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/98
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

A cyanotype of a fern from Ceylon, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

More

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/99
type:
photograph and cyanotype
Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

Cyanotype of a fern, 1853

A cyanotype of a fern from Ceylon, from 'Cyanotypes of British and Foreign Ferns', made by Anna Atkins in 1853.

More

Atkins was a pioneering figure in photographic history, having produced the first book to use photographic illustrations - 'British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions' - in 1843.

This image was made by placing the plant specimen on top of light-sensitised paper and then exposing it to sunlight.

The cyanotype process was invented by Sir John Herschel (1792-1871) in 1842 and derived from his observations on the light sensitivity of iron salts. The brilliant blue colour of the resulting prints gives the process its more common name - the blueprint. The process was used for many years to duplicate engineers' drawings.

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
1995-5024/100
type:
photograph and cyanotype