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Portrait of a man

Photograph
early 1900s (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A sepia coloured photographic print of a cabinet card depicting a young man in an oval shape. He wears a collar and tie, waistcoat and jacket.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePortrait of a man (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photographic process
Brief description
By unknown photographer, portrait of a man, photographic print of a cabinet card, early 1900s
Physical description
A sepia coloured photographic print of a cabinet card depicting a young man in an oval shape. He wears a collar and tie, waistcoat and jacket.
Dimensions
  • Card height: 9.3cm
  • Photo width: 6.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
Visible on recto: 'Galea. The Melita Studios'. Three London addresses.
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.
Subject depicted
Other number
XRG301 - RPS collection - V&A identifier
Collection
Accession number
RPS.399-2022

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Record createdJuly 11, 2022
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