Ada Wilson
Photograph
mid to late nineteenth century (photographed)
mid to late nineteenth century (photographed)
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| Place of origin |
Photographic portrait of Ada Wilson, taken by Alfred Ellis, London, mid to late nineteenth century.
Object details
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| Title | Ada Wilson (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Photographic portrait printed on card |
| Brief description | Photographic portrait of Ada Wilson, taken by Alfred Ellis, London, mid to late nineteenth century |
| Physical description | Photographic portrait of Ada Wilson, taken by Alfred Ellis, London, mid to late nineteenth century. It features a full length portrait of Wilson who is standing with her left hand on her hip and is holding a tall, narrow staff in her right hand. She is wearing a close fitting, sleevless, bodice which extends into a short skirt over the top of her thighs and includes a trained, open skirt at the rear. She is also wearing a small, pointed cap, and her gaze is directed towards a point in the distance. Both the sleeves and hem of the bodice are embellished with a hanging beads. |
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| Credit line | Gabrielle Enthoven Collection |
| Object history | Given to the Gabrielle Enthoven Collection by Peter Revitt. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Photographic portrait of Ada Wilson, taken by Alfred Ellis, London, mid to late nineteenth century. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.173-2016 |
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| Record created | April 13, 2016 |
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