In 1887 direct current (DC) was king. There were 121 Edison power stations scattered across the United States delivering DC electricity to its customers
Before the advent of dry plates and roll film, photographers took pictures using wet plates. This step-by-step explanation shows you how they did it.Â
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Read about George Eastman's relationship with his mother, lover, professional acquaintances like Thomas Edision, and bussiness partners such as Henry Reichenbach, Henry Strong, William Stuber and William Walker.