How did Victorians make a camera flash?

Miethe and Gaedicke were the first to find a method of easily manufacturing flash powder, mixing magnesium powder with potassium sulphate and antimony chlorate: the chlorate compound worked as an oxidizer, the sulphide added to the brilliance of the flash.

Why was the camera important to the Victorians?

Our chosen object is a camera from Victorian times. We know that Queen Victoria was the first monarch to be photographed and this is an important part of history because for the first time, the people didn’t have to rely on portraits and drawings to see what the royal family looked like.

Why do we smile with our teeth?

In primates, showing the teeth, especially teeth held together, is almost always a sign of submission. The human smile probably has evolved from that. In a lot of human smiling, it is something you do in public, but it does not reflect true ‘friendly’ feelings–think of politicians smiling for photographers.

Why do people look different in Victorian and early Edwardian photographs?

The reason that people look “different” in Victorian and early Edwardian photographs is a few reasons. Nutritional differences. Despite our mass produced prepackaged diet in the modern world, we still eat more nutritious and healthier foods.

Why is it called the Victorian era?

It is because of this time period, known as the Victorian Era, we have many of the modern conveniences, ideas, philosophies, and knowledge that we enjoy, and take for granted, on a daily basis. This period bridged the gap from the dark and medieval ages to our present and productive day.

Was the Victorian era the best of times and worst of times?

This was also a time that displayed and rang true Charles Dickens famous words, “they were the best of times, and they were the worst of times.” With all the good, also came the bad. With flourishing, also came degradation. Many remember the Victorian Era for its high values.

What can we learn from Queen Victoria’s life?

“She had a whim of iron, reflective of the certainties of the age” (Drew 1). She was iron. She led her kingdom with wisdom as well as grace. Victoria reflected every part of this prestigious and well-recognized period. She was inventive, she was creative, and she was new and different. She is the mother of feminism in this particular era.