A record of England : Sir Benjamin Stone & the National Photographic Record Association, 1897-1910
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Copy number Shelfmark Shelf mark R013830 Ned. Fotomuseum $HIST EDWARDS.E 2006
TitleA record of England : Sir Benjamin Stone & the National Photographic Record Association, 1897-1910
Photographer
Place of publicationLondon, Stockport, England
PublisherV&A, The Victoria & Albert Museum, Dewi Lewis
Year of publication2006
Pagination155 p.
Illustrationsb&w
Dimensions24 x 25 cm.
MaterialAnthologie
Document TypeBook
ISBN19045873729781904587378
Bibliographic NotesIncludes bibliographical references (p. 155).
SubjectGeschiedenis van de fotografie: GB (Groot-Britannië), Fotocollecties: GB (Groot-Brittannië), Survey Photography: GB (Groot-Brittannië), Documentaire fotografie (genre)
Geographical keywordGroot-Brittannië
Abstract
We cite from the cover:
"In July 1897, in a flourish of publicity, Sir Benjamin Stone - Birmingham industrialist, Member of Parliament and passionate, almost obsessive collector, announced the formation of the National Photographic Record Association. Its prime objective was to make a record of England for future generations, to foster "a national pride in the historical associations of the country, or neighbourhood, in family traditions, or in personal associations."
Over the next 13 years Stone and his amateur supporters from local camera clubs and antiquarian societies deposited their photographs at the British Museum. In 2000 these were moved to the V&A. This book examines Stone's central role in the project and presents over 100 of his photographs, many of which have never been published before. It also charts the history of the NPRA and points to its legacies within photography. What is especially striking is the resonance of these pictures in our own age."
"In July 1897, in a flourish of publicity, Sir Benjamin Stone - Birmingham industrialist, Member of Parliament and passionate, almost obsessive collector, announced the formation of the National Photographic Record Association. Its prime objective was to make a record of England for future generations, to foster "a national pride in the historical associations of the country, or neighbourhood, in family traditions, or in personal associations."
Over the next 13 years Stone and his amateur supporters from local camera clubs and antiquarian societies deposited their photographs at the British Museum. In 2000 these were moved to the V&A. This book examines Stone's central role in the project and presents over 100 of his photographs, many of which have never been published before. It also charts the history of the NPRA and points to its legacies within photography. What is especially striking is the resonance of these pictures in our own age."
| Copy number | R013830 |
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| Shelf mark | $HIST EDWARDS.E 2006 |