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Tissue Stereograph

Photograph
1860s (made)
Artist/Maker

Framed, two-part set of tissue stereographs in a yellow surrounding. Each of the two scenes depicts costumed cast members gathered in a city square. This scene features two dancing central figures, with the set showing several city buildings in the background.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleTissue Stereograph (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Tissue stereograph
Brief description
Tissue stereograph by unknown artist depicting the scene 'L'Uccellatore' from the opera 'La Muette', about 1860s
Physical description
Framed, two-part set of tissue stereographs in a yellow surrounding. Each of the two scenes depicts costumed cast members gathered in a city square. This scene features two dancing central figures, with the set showing several city buildings in the background.
Dimensions
  • Width: 17.3cm
  • Height: 8.6cm
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
From a set of 12 tissue stereographs in original housing depicting different scenes from the opera 'La Muette'
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
RPS.1310-2018

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Record createdJune 19, 2018
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