Cyanotype photograph of John Mercer on mercerised cotton
- Made:
- 1845 in Manchester
- maker:
- John Benjamin Dancer
Cyanotype photograph of John Mercer on mercerised cotton, attributed to J. B. Dancer, 1845.
John Benjamin Dancer (1812-1887) was one of Manchester's most important scientific instrument makers. Dancer is perhaps best known for his photographic work, in particular on microphotography and the stereoscopic camera.
Details
- Category:
- Photographic Technology
- Object Number:
- Y1997.6.21
- Materials:
- cotton (textile)
- type:
- cyanotype photograph
