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A portrait of 'Rev James Peggs'

Photograph
1860-1869 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carte-de-visite portrait of 'Rev James Peggs', photograph of a painting. He seated with his head resting on his right hand which is resting on a table of books.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA portrait of 'Rev James Peggs' (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen photograph mounted on card.
Brief description
Photograph by Edward Johnson, a portrait of 'Rev James Peggs', albumen print, ca.1860s.
Physical description
Carte-de-visite portrait of 'Rev James Peggs', photograph of a painting. He seated with his head resting on his right hand which is resting on a table of books.
Dimensions
  • Height: 100mm
  • Width: 62mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'EDWARD JOHNSON. / Photographer. / 23, HILL STREET / WISBECH' (Printed on verson, as part of logo.)
  • 'Rev James Peggs' (Handwritten in ink on verso.)
  • 'E. JOHNSON PHOTO / WISBECH' (Printed on recto, below the image.)
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.5861-2017 (RPS Group record)
Other number
XRG304 - RPS collection - V&A identifier
Collection
Accession number
RPS.4372-2018

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Record createdOctober 2, 2018
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