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Painted Photograph

late 19th-early 20th century (drawn)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Photograph coloured with watercolour depicting a portion of a cope embroidered with a representation of the Annunciation and with floral ornament and the monograms 'M' and 'I.H.S.'


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Photograph coloured with watercolour
Brief description
Photograph painted by Blanche and Annie Hunter, depicting a late 15th century English cope, found in East Langdon Church, Kent, watercolour on photograph, Britain, late 19th-early 20th century
Physical description
Photograph coloured with watercolour depicting a portion of a cope embroidered with a representation of the Annunciation and with floral ornament and the monograms 'M' and 'I.H.S.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 28in
  • Width: 39.5in
Dimensions from departmental notes
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Blanche F. Hunter.' (Signed)
  • 'Annie Hunter.' (Signed)
Object history
Blanche F. Hunter, alongside her sister Ada, was an official V&A artist who supplied painted reconstructions of textiles.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
D.1671-1904

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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