Sarah Jane Eddy: A Pioneer of Platinotype Photography and Advocate for Abolition & Suffrage Sarah J. Eddy (May 3, 1851 – March 29, 1945) was an American artist and photographer who achieved renown primarily through her masterful use of the platinotype process—a technique celebrated for its tonal richness and archival stability—and whose unwavering commitment to social justice profoundly impacted Rhode Island’s cultural landscape. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Eddy’s life intersected with pivotal moments in the fight for civil rights and women's suffrage, shaping her artistic vision and f…