Portrait of Sir Hugh Allan
Photograph
ca. 1875 (Photographed)
ca. 1875 (Photographed)
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A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a bearded man seated in a chair to the right of a desk looking slightly to the left of camera, his left forearm rests on top of some papers. He wears a waistcoat, watch chain and velvet jacket.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of Sir Hugh Allan (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Albumen process |
| Brief description | Photograph by James Inglis, portrait of Sir Hugh Allan, albumen print, ca. 1875 |
| Physical description | A sepia-coloured photograph on card of a bearded man seated in a chair to the right of a desk looking slightly to the left of camera, his left forearm rests on top of some papers. He wears a waistcoat, watch chain and velvet jacket. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Printed on recto: 'Cabinet Portrait. James Inglis. Photo. Montreal'.
Inscribed on verso: 'Hugh Allan Esq'. |
| 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.817-2022 |
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| Record created | September 12, 2022 |
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