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Moon

Photographic Positive on Glass
ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker

A glass plate positive showing a view of the moon.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMoon (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Collodion on glass plate positive
Brief description
Photographic positive on glass made by William Crookes, 'Moon', collodion on glass, ca. 1855
Physical description
A glass plate positive showing a view of the moon.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.3cm
  • Width: 8,3cm
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.
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
RPS.1932-2018

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Record createdApril 12, 2018
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