Alfred Seaman & Sons: Pioneers of Victorian Stereoscopy and Photographic Portrait Studios Alfred Seaman (1844-1910) stands as a singular figure in the annals of British photographic history, not merely for his prolific output but for establishing a remarkable chain of studios that profoundly shaped the visual culture of the Victorian era. More than just documenting landscapes and portraits; Seaman’s ambition was to capture reality itself—a feat achieved primarily through the innovative technique of stereoscopy, which offered viewers an unprecedented illusion of depth and perspective. His leg…