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The Magistrate

Photograph
1885 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cabinet card portrait of Miss La Coste in a scene from The Magistrate, at the Court Theatre, 1885.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Magistrate (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic print on card
Brief description
Cabinet card portrait of Miss La Coste in a scene from The Magistrate, at the Court Theatre, 1885
Physical description
Cabinet card portrait of Miss La Coste in a scene from The Magistrate, at the Court Theatre, 1885. The photograph features a scene in which La Coste (who is dressed in a cap, apron and dark dress) is positioned against a backdrop showing a flight of stairs. She is standing to the left of table, which has been covered with a cloth and is leaning slightly forwards. She is holding a tray between her hands, this is set with a teapot and cups and saucers and is resting on the top of the table.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.6cm (approximate)
  • Width: 10.8cm (approximate)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceThe Magistrate
Summary
Cabinet card portrait of Miss La Coste in a scene from The Magistrate, at the Court Theatre, 1885.
Collection
Accession number
S.3944-2015

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Record createdNovember 27, 2015
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