Durham Cathedral on the Banks of the Wear
Lantern Slide
| Place of origin |
Lantern slide of Durham Cathedral photographed from across the banks of the River Wear, with the Cathedral's peaks visible above the trees and a bridge visible in the distance
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Durham Cathedral on the Banks of the Wear |
| Materials and techniques | Lantern slide |
| Brief description | Lantern slide of Durham Cathedral across from the banks of the River Wear |
| Physical description | Lantern slide of Durham Cathedral photographed from across the banks of the River Wear, with the Cathedral's peaks visible above the trees and a bridge visible in the distance |
| Marks and inscriptions | Two seperate inscriptions found on the slide, the first stating 'Durham Cathedral on the Banks of the Wear'; the second saying 'English Scenery. G. W. W.' |
| 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 |
| Place depicted | |
| Other number | 7981, 7983, 7983, 7984 - RPS identifier - alternative |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | RPS.2389-2018 |
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| Record created | January 25, 2019 |
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