Product Ref: FHF-042
My Ancestor was a ... Studio Photographer by Robert Pols
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Robert Pols’s My Ancestor Was a Studio Photographer is a practical and insightful guide for family historians interested in tracing relatives who worked in commercial studio photography. The book explores the development of studio photography as a profession, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when portrait photography became increasingly popular and accessible.
Pols provides readers with tools to investigate the careers of studio photographers, including how to identify and interpret photographic styles, studio backdrops, and mounts that may help date and locate old photographs. He also discusses the types of records and resources available for research, such as trade directories, census entries, advertisements, and surviving studio archives.
A unique feature of the book is its guidance on how to trace surviving examples of an ancestor’s photographic work. This includes tips on locating collections in museums, archives, and even private holdings. The book is part of the Society of Genealogists’ “My Ancestor Was...” series and is especially useful for those with old family photographs who want to learn more about the people behind the camera.
ISBN : 9781907199066