A portrait of 'Sir Charles Lyell, F.R.S.'
Photograph
1875 (photographed)
1875 (photographed)
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Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of 'Sir Charles Lyell, F.R.S.' seated at a table on the left. He is holding a book open in his right hand. Left side profile.
Object details
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| Title | A portrait of 'Sir Charles Lyell, F.R.S.' (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen photograph mounted on card. |
| Brief description | Photograph by Maull & Polyblank, a portrait of 'Sir Charles Lyell, F.R.S.', albumen print, ca. 1875 |
| Physical description | Carte-de-visite depicting a portrait of 'Sir Charles Lyell, F.R.S.' seated at a table on the left. He is holding a book open in his right hand. Left side profile. |
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| 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. |
| Object history | Part of the Windsor Collection. He is Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Baronet (1797-1875), Geologist. |
| Associated object | PROV.5861-2017 (RPS Group record) |
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| Accession number | RPS.38-2019 |
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| Record created | January 10, 2019 |
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