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Portrait of an unknown woman

Photograph
ca. 1869-1885 (Photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a woman seated on a button backed sofa facing left with her elbows resting on top of a small table upon which is a container of flowers. She wears a dress with bustle and lace frilled cuffs.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePortrait of an unknown woman (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Albumen process
Brief description
Photograph by Hansen, Schou & Weller, portrait of an unknown woman, albumen print, ca. 1869-1885
Physical description
A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a woman seated on a button backed sofa facing left with her elbows resting on top of a small table upon which is a container of flowers. She wears a dress with bustle and lace frilled cuffs.
Dimensions
  • Card height: 17cm
  • Card width: 11.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
Printed on recto: 'Cabinet Portrait. Hansen, Schou & Weller. 25 Östergade, Kjöbenhavn'.
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
XRG300 - RPS collection - V&A identifier
Collection
Accession number
RPS.769-2022

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Record createdSeptember 1, 2022
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