Portrait of Mariana Augustus Hervey
Photograph
1854-1874 (Photographed)
1854-1874 (Photographed)
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A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a seated woman looking to camera, her left elbow resting on the arm of the chair, her hand positioned on the side of her face. She wears a dress with lace pinafore and lace sleeves. Around her neck is a double row chain and she wears a brooch with 'Mariana' pinned to her collar.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of Mariana Augustus Hervey (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen process |
| Brief description | Photograph by Hennah & Kent, portrait of Mariana Augustus Hervey, albumen print, 1854-1874 |
| Physical description | A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a seated woman looking to camera, her left elbow resting on the arm of the chair, her hand positioned on the side of her face. She wears a dress with lace pinafore and lace sleeves. Around her neck is a double row chain and she wears a brooch with 'Mariana' pinned to her collar. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed on recto: 'Mariana Augustus Hervey'.
Printed on verso: 'Hennah & Kent, 108 Kings Road, Brighton'. |
| 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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| Accession number | RPS.775-2022 |
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| Record created | September 1, 2022 |
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