Jean Scott’s research into the origin and history of the microphotographic collectables known as “Stanhopes” resulted in the 2002 publication of her first book: “Stanhopes: A Closer View”. This was awarded “Book of the Year” by the American Photographic Historical Society now out of print.

During the next twenty years, Jean’s husband Ken photographed many Stanhope novelties shared with them by collector-friends around the world. He also experimented to achieve the best possible enlargements of the images they concealed. When Ken died in 2017, Jean was determined to preserve his photographic portfolio to benefit both longterm and new collectors. “Stanhopes: A Collectors’ Guide” a companion volume to her first book is illustrated by a large selection from these records and is Jean’s loving memorial to Ken and their lifetime shared interest in these fascinating antique collectables.