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Hoshi

Photograph
ca. early 20th century (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A mounted sepia coloured photograph of a sailing boat with striped sails.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHoshi (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
gelatin silver print
Brief description
Photograph by Beken of Cowes, 'Hoshi', toned gelatin silver print, ca. early 20th century
Physical description
A mounted sepia coloured photograph of a sailing boat with striped sails.
Dimensions
  • Mount height: 40.5cm
  • Mount width: 50.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • signed & titled (white pen, recto, print)
  • Gaff Schooner (pen, verso, mount)
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
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
RPS.3508-2023

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Record createdJuly 28, 2023
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