Dr. John Henry Middleton, Director of the Art Museum, 1893-1896
Photograph
ca. 1890s (photographed)
ca. 1890s (photographed)
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This photograph shows the archaeologist and art historian Dr John Henry Middleton. In 1892 Middleton was appointed director of the South Kensington Museum (later the V&A). He implemented several reforms of great importance yet the strain caused an increase in his use of opiates, to which he had been addicted since suffering depression in his youth. An accidental overdose of morphia cut short his life at the Residences, South Kensington Museum, on 10 June 1896.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Dr. John Henry Middleton, Director of the Art Museum, 1893-1896 (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen print |
| Brief description | 'Dr.John Henry Middleton', photograph by R.& H. Stiles Photographers, ca.1890's. |
| Physical description | Cabinet photograph of Dr. John Henry Middleton. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Dr. J.H. Middleton / 1893-1896 / Reg. No. 49593 / R. & H. Stiles Photographers / 3. Campden Hill Road / Kensington, W. / Out 16 1/2 + 12 1/2 (Written in pencil and ink on the back of the print.) |
| Object history | Vintage print removed from Directorate staircase January 2005. Replaced with modern reproduction. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This photograph shows the archaeologist and art historian Dr John Henry Middleton. In 1892 Middleton was appointed director of the South Kensington Museum (later the V&A). He implemented several reforms of great importance yet the strain caused an increase in his use of opiates, to which he had been addicted since suffering depression in his youth. An accidental overdose of morphia cut short his life at the Residences, South Kensington Museum, on 10 June 1896. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.209-2005 |
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| Record created | March 7, 2005 |
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