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1860s-1870s (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This albumen print from a glass negative, a type of photograph dating to the 1860s to 1870s, is of the base of what is probably a lamp-post and is the work of the firm of Francis Skidmore (1817-1896). The photograph is thus a record of the work done and comes from an archive of designs and photographs from the firm. The back of the photograph is inscibed in handwriting 'The Earl of Durham' so it is likely that the lamp-post was made for him.

Skidmore made a lectern for Durham Cathedral about 1870-1876 so this lamp-post may date from the same period.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Albumen print on paper mounted on card
Brief description
Albumen print of the base of a lamp post made by Francis Skidmore's firm, 1860s
Physical description
Albumen print (brownish) of the ornate base of a lamp post.
Dimensions
  • Height: 32.7cm
  • Width: 16.9cm
Marks and inscriptions
'The Earl of Dur ham' (handwritten in pencil on back)
Translation
The Earl of Durham
Credit line
Purchased with the assistance of the Friends of the National Libraries
Object history
The provenance is the grand-daughter of Francis Skidmore.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This albumen print from a glass negative, a type of photograph dating to the 1860s to 1870s, is of the base of what is probably a lamp-post and is the work of the firm of Francis Skidmore (1817-1896). The photograph is thus a record of the work done and comes from an archive of designs and photographs from the firm. The back of the photograph is inscibed in handwriting 'The Earl of Durham' so it is likely that the lamp-post was made for him.

Skidmore made a lectern for Durham Cathedral about 1870-1876 so this lamp-post may date from the same period.
Collection
Accession number
E.429-2006

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Record createdJanuary 10, 2008
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