Portrait of an unknown woman
Photograph
ca. 1868-1890 (Photographed)
ca. 1868-1890 (Photographed)
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A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a seated woman looking to the right with her left elbow on a side table and her hand positioned towards her face; her right hand rests in her lap. She wears a dress with a lace collar and rows of frills on the skirt and around the bodice and sleeves. On the table to her left is a book and a vessel filled with foliage.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of an unknown woman (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen process |
| Brief description | Photograph by Ewing & Co, portrait of an unknown woman, albumen print, ca. 1868-1890 |
| Physical description | A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a seated woman looking to the right with her left elbow on a side table and her hand positioned towards her face; her right hand rests in her lap. She wears a dress with a lace collar and rows of frills on the skirt and around the bodice and sleeves. On the table to her left is a book and a vessel filled with foliage. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Printed on recto, just seen: 'Cabinet Portrait'.
Printed on verso: 'Audaciter'. 'Ewing. Toronto'. 'To H.R.H. Prince Arthur'.
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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. |
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| Other number | XRG300 - RPS collection - V&A identifier |
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| Accession number | RPS.743-2022 |
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| Record created | August 16, 2022 |
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