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A portrait of 'Thomas Wilkinson'

Photograph
20 July 1869 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of 'Thomas Wilkinson' seated with a table on his left. Three quarter portrait in oval frame.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleA portrait of 'Thomas Wilkinson' (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen photograph mounted on card.
Brief description
Photograph by R. K. de Lessert, a portrait of 'Thomas Wilkinson', albumen print, 20 July 1869
Physical description
Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of 'Thomas Wilkinson' seated with a table on his left. Three quarter portrait in oval frame.
Dimensions
  • Height: 105mm
  • Width: 63mm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'R. K. DE LESSERT / Photographer, / 8, BYRON PLACE, / STONEY STANTON ROAD, / COVENTRY' (Printed on verso, as part of logo.)
  • 'Thomas Wilkinson / 7 mo 20th / 1869' (Handwritten in ink on verso.)
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
XRG303 - RPS collection - V&A identifier
Collection
Accession number
RPS.5290-2018

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Record createdOctober 29, 2018
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