The Hunt for the Origins of Indian Yellow Pigment
Indian Yellow was clear luminous vivid orange-yellow pigment from India. It was sometimes described as fluorescent and very bright. IndianContinue Reading
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The period (roughly) around 1820 and 1914 of the reign of Queen Victoria.
Sepia Tones in Photography
Since the second half of photography during the Victorian time. They had to tone the photos for various reasons. ThisContinue Reading
A Glance At Victorian Photography
Photography is all around us. Imagine if it never existed; painting and drawing would be all the rage. Photography madeContinue Reading
Diluted Bluing Dye For Brighter Whites
Doing the laundry is a centuries old cleaning task that evolved exponentially over the years. It evolved from rocks toContinue Reading
Housekeepers In Films
This shortlist does not include Alfred Pennyworth, Lurch, Riff Raff or Wadsworth from Clue. This list contains films that areContinue Reading
How an Egyptian Craze created Mummy Brown
One of the most morbid paint colours that might of existed. A colour that came out of an interest in Egyptian culture.
The Tradition and Origins of the White Wedding
The meaning why woman wear white wedding dresses and why we still do this tradition.
The Evolution of Theatre Blood
From the stage to film, theatre blood changed colour with each film technology progression. An element of storytelling that can be more than a prop.
A Dark History of Arsenic Greens
Based on the history of Scheele’s green and Emerald green. The synthetic greens that were too deadly to have near anyone. This green wallpaper was linked to the death of a certain famous exiled emperor.
