Episode 204: Many Shades of Blue: Cyanotypes with Sabine Ocker

 

 

This week Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, is joined by Sabine Ocker, a photo collector and photo historian with over 500 snapshot albums in her collection. 

The two dive into cyanotypes as a popular format with young women attending one of the 7-sister colleges, as well as their shared love of the cyanotype process, and Sabine’s collection of women’s cyanotype snapshot albums. 

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About My Guest:

Sabine Ocker began collecting photos 20 years ago, initially focusing on snapshot albums, especially those between the period 1890-1920.  She was drawn to women’s photograph albums as they give insights into what life was like for women during that time period. Today She owns about 500 snapshot albums. 

She’s presented her research at the George Eastman House and the Photo Historical Society of New England and has contributed articles on 19th-century photographic processes to publications, journals, and newsletters. 

About Maureen Taylor:

Maureen Taylor, The Photo DetectiveÒhelps clients with photo-related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation’s foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others.   Learn more at Maureentaylor.com

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