Portrait of an unknown woman
Photograph
1880-1884 (Photographed)
1880-1884 (Photographed)
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A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a woman stood slightly to the left with her arms behind her back, her eyes focused on the camera. She wears a fitted dress with embroidery on the bodice and ruching across the hips. Around her neck is a large Maltese cross on a chain and a brooch is pinned to her collar.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of an unknown woman (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen process |
| Brief description | Photograph by Imperial Photographic Co., portrait of an unknown woman, albumen print, 1880-1884 |
| Physical description | A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a woman stood slightly to the left with her arms behind her back, her eyes focused on the camera. She wears a fitted dress with embroidery on the bodice and ruching across the hips. Around her neck is a large Maltese cross on a chain and a brooch is pinned to her collar. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Printed on recto: "The Imperial" Photo. Co. 44, Baker St. Portman Sqre W.'
Printed on verso: Name and address of studio. (Number inscribed on verso: 12698) |
| 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 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | RPS.816-2022 |
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| Record created | September 12, 2022 |
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