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Uncle Tom's Cabin, Blackpool, Victorian period
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Uncle Tom's Cabin, Blackpool, Victorian period
Uncle Tom's Cabin, Blackpool, Victorian period
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Uncle Tom's Cabin, Blackpool: A Peek into the Past through the Victorian Lens This vintage photograph, titled "Uncle Tom's Cabin, Blackpool," transports us back in time to the Victorian era, specifically the late 1800s or early 1900s. The image is part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offering a unique glimpse into the past. The photograph depicts a quaint, rustic cabin nestled amidst lush greenery, with a quaint picket fence surrounding it. The cabin, named "Uncle Tom's Cabin," was likely a popular attraction in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire, England, during the Victorian period. The name may have been inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe's influential novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852, which brought attention to the issue of slavery in the United States. The photograph's intrigue lies not only in the charming cabin but also in the antique lantern slide format. Lantern slides were popular during the Victorian and Edwardian eras for home entertainment, often used in lantern shows or slide presentations. The slide's glass plate is coated with an emulsion containing light-sensitive silver iodide, which, when exposed to light, produces a reversed image. The image's warm, sepia tones and subtle details add to its allure, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder. The photograph's age and rarity make it an invaluable addition to any collection focusing on the history of Blackpool, the Victorian era, or the evolution of photography itself. As we gaze at this photograph, we are reminded of the rich history that lies within the quaint cabin and the intriguing lantern slide format. It is a testament to the power of photography to capture moments in time and transport us back to a bygone era.
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