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Cottage interior

Photograph
ca. 1883 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A black and white photograph depicting the interior of a cottage. There are many objects attached to the far wall including an almanac, fans and numerous religious prints some of which are framed. There is an array of vernacular furniture including a dresser, stool and a table upon which objects such as tea cups and saucers, ceramic jugs and porcelain bowls are arranged.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleCottage interior
Materials and techniques
Albumen print
Brief description
Photograph by Alfred Edward Emslie, depicting a cottage interior near Sevenoaks, albumen print, Kent, ca. 1883
Physical description
A black and white photograph depicting the interior of a cottage. There are many objects attached to the far wall including an almanac, fans and numerous religious prints some of which are framed. There is an array of vernacular furniture including a dresser, stool and a table upon which objects such as tea cups and saucers, ceramic jugs and porcelain bowls are arranged.
Dimensions
  • Image height: 15cm
  • Image width: 20.1cm
Dimensions taken from Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1994
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1994
Collection
Accession number
E.882-1994

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Record createdApril 3, 2009
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