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A portrait of 'J. C. Cowell'

Photograph
April 1862 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carte-de-visite portrait of 'J. C. Cowell', leaning against a bookshelf, holding a top hat and cane in his left hand.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA portrait of 'J. C. Cowell' (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen photograph mounted on card.
Brief description
Photograph by F. Joubert, a portrait of 'J. C. Cowell', albumen print, April 1862
Physical description
Carte-de-visite portrait of 'J. C. Cowell', leaning against a bookshelf, holding a top hat and cane in his left hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 100mm
  • Width: 62mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'MR. F. JOUBERT, 36, PORCHESTER TERRACE, BAYSWATER. W.' (Printed on verso, as part of logo.)
  • 'Mr John Cowell' (Handwritten in pencil on verso.)
  • 'J. C. Cowell. / April 1862 -' (Handwritten in ink 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 numbers
  • XRG304 - RPS collection - V&A identifier
  • RPS.W.326 - RPS identifier - misc.
Collection
Accession number
RPS.4375-2018

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Record createdOctober 2, 2018
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