Headrest, Used in Harry Patmore's Photographic Studio, circa 1882
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In the early days of photography, a person sitting for a photograph needed to remain motionless. Any movement would result in a blurred area and an unusable image. A headrest cradled the head and kept it still. As photographic equipment and processes improved, less exposure time was needed and headrests became obsolete.
In the early days of photography, a person sitting for a photograph needed to remain motionless. Any movement would result in a blurred area and an unusable image. A headrest cradled the head and kept it still. As photographic equipment and processes improved, less exposure time was needed and headrests became obsolete.
Artifact
Headrest
Date Made
circa 1882
Creators
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
37.443.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cast iron
Steel (Alloy)
Paint (Coating)
Color
Green
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 40.5 in
Width: 21 in (at top)
Width: 16 in (at base)
Inscriptions
on base leg: S.P. & Co.
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