An Improved Method of Exhibiting Photographs.
Year: 1896

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Sept., 1896
Complete Specification Left, 12th Dec., 1895-Accepted, 6th Mar., 1897
An Improved Method of Exhibiting Photographs.
I, CHARLES HENRY DANIELL of 17, Clarence Street, Islington, N. Masonic
Piercer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved method of exhibiting photographs, whereby
a. pleasing and artistic effect is produced.
In carrying out my invention I take a photograph produced by the ordinary
method on thin paper or similar material, and cut out in outline the figure.
photographed, from the surrounding surface or paper. I then provide a thin sheet or
plate of zinc, or other suitable metal or material, and paste or otherwise secure the
cut out figure to one side or surface thereof, after which I cut the plate to the outline
of the said figure which is thus provided with a solid mount giving it a realistic
effect.
I also combine with the said figure or photograph suitable or applicable surroundings,.
for instance if the photograph is that of a child it may be mounted in a swing
constructed of metal or other suitable material, or if that of a cricketer, the
background may he represented by a tent, and wickets or such like. Photographs
of dogs, horses or other animals may also have for a background a frame-
representing trees, shrubs or jangle.
It is evident my invention is capable of a great variety of applications its object.
being to give to photographs an artistic and realistic effect.
Dated this 22nd day of September 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant..
An Improved Method of Exhibiting Photographs.
I, CHARLES HENRY DANIELL of 17, Clarence Street, Islington, N. Masonic
Piercer do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same
is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement :-
This invention relates to an improved method of exhibiting photographs, whereby
a pleasing and artistic effect is produced.
In carrying out my invention I take a photograph produced by the ordinary
method on thin paper or similar material, and cut out roughly the figure photographed,
from the surrounding surface or paper. I then provide a thin sheet or plate of zinc
or other suitable metal or material, and paste or otherwise secure the roughly cut
out figure to one side or surface thereof, after which I cut the plate to the actual
outline of the said figure which is thus provided with a solid mount giving it a
realistic effect.

page_text: I also combine with the said figure or photograph suitable or applicable surroundings
for instance if the photograph is that of a child, it may be shown in a swing, with a
framework of metal or other suitable material, or if that of a cricketer, the back-
ground may be represented by a tent, and wickets or such like. Photographs of dogs,
horses or other animals may also have for a background a frame representing trees,
shrubs or jungle.
The figures are mounted on suitable pedestals, or sunk into mounts, the pedestal or
mount being provided with velvet when preferred.
It is evident my invention is capable of a great variety of applications its object
being to give to photographs an artistic and realistic effect.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to the
accompanying sheet of drawings in which Fig. 1 shows a group of figures formed
according to my invention from photographs mounted on metal, Fig. 2 is a side view
of the same and Fig. 3 shows a figure mounted in a small toy swing.
Referring to Figs. 1 and 2 the figures A prepared from ordinary photographs cut
out and mounted on metal strips of corresponding form are fixed on the base B in
proper relative positions, so as to form an attractive group, the back piece C consisting
of a scene forming a background to the group of figures.
These plates may be fixed to small separate blocks which are afterwards secured on
the base, or the latter may be provided with grooves or slits to receive the figures,
this being the simplest method. Instead of fitting the figures in groups on a base, a
small base or pedestal of any ornamental description may be used, carrying a single
figure which is fixed in a groove, or glued or otherwise cemented to a support.
As shown in Fig. 3 the figure A¹ of a child is shown in a swing D, which is cut
from the photograph and carried by the frame D' of metal or other suitable
material.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is,
(1) An improved method of exhibiting photographs consisting in cutting figures
from the surrounding parts and mounting them on metal sheets, cut to the shape
of the figure, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
(2) An improved means for exhibiting photographs consisting in cutting out a
number of figures from the surrounding parts mounting them on metal sheets cut to
the shape of the figures and placing them in a group with a suitable back-
ground, substantially as described and shown and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 12th day of December 1896.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.