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The albumen silver print is a photographic printing process that was widely used in the 19th century. It involves coating paper support with a mixture of egg whites and salt, which creates a glossy surface to hold light-sensitive silver salts. The paper is then sensitized in a solution of silver nitrate, and exposed in a camera or under a negative. After exposure, the print is developed in a solution of gallic acid and silver nitrate, which reduces the silver salts to metallic silver and creates the final image. The albumen print process was widely used for commercial and fine art photography in the 19th century and produced high-quality, detailed images with a distinctive glossy finish.
Hooper was born in London, England on 9 November 1837. He joined the British Army in 1855 and served in various campaigns including the Indian Mutiny, the Second Opium War and the Abyssinian Campaign. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and retired from the army in 1885. After his retirement, Hooper became interested in photography and travelled extensively, photographing people and landscapes in India, Egypt, Palestine and other parts of the world. He also wrote several books about his travels and experiences, including 'Through the Highlands of Siberia' and 'The Tourist's Guide to Egypt'. Hooper died in London, England, on 14 September 1912. His photographs are now held in collections around the world, including the British Library and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
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