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- Headrest, Used in Harry Patmore's Photographic Studio, circa 1882 - 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.
- circa 1882
- Collections - Artifact
Headrest, Used in Harry Patmore's Photographic Studio, circa 1882
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.