Not on display

Ada Wilson

Photograph
late nineteenth century (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photographic portrait of Miss Ada Wilson, taken by W&D Downey, London, late nineteenth century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAda Wilson (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic print on card
Brief description
Photographic portrait of Miss Ada Wilson, taken by W&D Downey, London, late nineteenth century
Physical description
Photographic portrait of Miss Ada Wilson, taken by W&D Downey, London, late nineteenth century. It features a three quarter length portrait of Wilson who is dressed in a pale sleeveless gown with a close fitting bodice. She is also wearing a small turban, decorated with ostrich feathers and above each elbow she has a band of fabric, decorated with a bow.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.4cm
  • Width: 10.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Ada Wilson' (Handwritten annotation in pencil on reverse.)
  • 'Downey' (Handwritten annotation on reverse.)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Subject depicted
Summary
Photographic portrait of Miss Ada Wilson, taken by W&D Downey, London, late nineteenth century.
Collection
Accession number
S.176-2016

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Record createdApril 13, 2016
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