Bennet, Charles was the American innovator and photographer who made the dry plate practical. In 1878 he started to bake the gelatin emulsion on his experimental plates making them suitable for storage. He knelled the death of the wet plate and opened the way for modern photography. Estimated basic value: None Go to the Next Entry. Go to the Previous Entry. Return to the Entry List. Return to the Homepage. Search for your Interests. Send us your Comments or Questions.