Photograph
1860s-1870s (made)
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This albumen print from a glass negative, a type of photograph dating to the 1860s to 1870s, is of the base of what is probably a lamp-post and is the work of the firm of Francis Skidmore (1817-1896). The photograph is thus a record of the work done and comes from an archive of designs and photographs from the firm. The back of the photograph is inscibed in handwriting 'The Earl of Durham' so it is likely that the lamp-post was made for him.
Skidmore made a lectern for Durham Cathedral about 1870-1876 so this lamp-post may date from the same period.
Skidmore made a lectern for Durham Cathedral about 1870-1876 so this lamp-post may date from the same period.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen print on paper mounted on card |
| Brief description | Albumen print of the base of a lamp post made by Francis Skidmore's firm, 1860s |
| Physical description | Albumen print (brownish) of the ornate base of a lamp post. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'The Earl of Dur ham' (handwritten in pencil on back)
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| Credit line | Purchased with the assistance of the Friends of the National Libraries |
| Object history | The provenance is the grand-daughter of Francis Skidmore. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This albumen print from a glass negative, a type of photograph dating to the 1860s to 1870s, is of the base of what is probably a lamp-post and is the work of the firm of Francis Skidmore (1817-1896). The photograph is thus a record of the work done and comes from an archive of designs and photographs from the firm. The back of the photograph is inscibed in handwriting 'The Earl of Durham' so it is likely that the lamp-post was made for him. Skidmore made a lectern for Durham Cathedral about 1870-1876 so this lamp-post may date from the same period. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.429-2006 |
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| Record created | January 10, 2008 |
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