Statue of Venus at Crystal Palace
Photograph
c. 1855 (photographed)
c. 1855 (photographed)
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Stereoscopic daguerreotype of a sculpture of 'Musidora' made by John Thomas. Possibly on display at the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition of 1852, or at the Crystal Palace after it was relocated to Sydenham in 1854. The daguerreotype plates are in a black mount with two rectangular arched windows. This is glazed in a passe-partout frame.
Object details
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| Title | Statue of Venus at Crystal Palace (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stereoscopic daguerreotype in a passe-partout frame |
| Brief description | Photograph possibly by Negretti and Zambra or the London Stereoscopic Company, 'Musidora' by John Thomas, stereo daguerreotype, c. 1855. |
| Physical description | Stereoscopic daguerreotype of a sculpture of 'Musidora' made by John Thomas. Possibly on display at the Royal Academy of Arts exhibition of 1852, or at the Crystal Palace after it was relocated to Sydenham in 1854. The daguerreotype plates are in a black mount with two rectangular arched windows. This is glazed in a passe-partout frame. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | (Red sticker with '42' on verso of frame.) |
| Credit line | The Royal Photographic Society Collection at the V&A, acquired with the generous assistance of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Art Fund. |
| Associated object | PROV.6638-2017 (RPS Group record) |
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| Accession number | RPS.588-2017 |
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| Record created | July 7, 2017 |
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