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Portrait of George Fownes FRS

Photograph
Artist/Maker

Removed from Frame B "Early Talbotype Photographs lent by Robert C Murray".
Retouched; mounted on card, outlined in ink.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePortrait of George Fownes FRS (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Not available for issue to the public in the Prints and Drawings Study Room due to light sensitivity. Please contact the Photography Department via our enquiry service for further information.
Brief description
Photograph by Henry Collen, Portrait of George Fownes FRS, salted paper print from a calotype negative.
Physical description
Removed from Frame B "Early Talbotype Photographs lent by Robert C Murray".
Retouched; mounted on card, outlined in ink.
Dimensions
  • Image height: 103mm
  • Image width: 81mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Geo. Fownes FRS (Recto, in pencil)
  • HC monogram (In the negative)
Credit line
The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund.
Object history
Given by Robert C. Murray.
Associated object
PROV.1599-2017 (RPS Group record)
Other number
RPS025293 - Royal Photographic Society number
Collection
Accession number
RPS.295-2017

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Record createdApril 12, 2017
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