Portrait of an unknown woman
Photograph
ca. 1869-1885 (Photographed)
ca. 1869-1885 (Photographed)
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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
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Title | Portrait 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. |
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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. |
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Other number | XRG300 - RPS collection - V&A identifier |
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Accession number | RPS.769-2022 |
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Record created | September 1, 2022 |
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