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Portrait of a man's head and shoulders with one hand on face in a light coloured shirt, necktie and waistcoat

Photograph
ca. late 19th century (photographed)
Artist/Maker

An unmounted sepia toned photograph of a man's head and shoulders sitting backwards on a chair with one hand on face in a light coloured shirt, necktie and waistcoat.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePortrait of a man's head and shoulders with one hand on face in a light coloured shirt, necktie and waistcoat (generic title)
Materials and techniques
albumen print
Brief description
Photograph by Cyril Howe Studios, 'Portrait of a man with one hand on face in a light coloured shirt, necktie and waistcoat', possibly albumen print, ca. late 19th century
Physical description
An unmounted sepia toned photograph of a man's head and shoulders sitting backwards on a chair with one hand on face in a light coloured shirt, necktie and waistcoat.
Dimensions
  • Paper height: 9cm
  • Paper width: 6cm
Marks and inscriptions
50P'

Note
pencil, 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
Object history
XRP 297 is labelled 'Cyril Howe Auction - Men'. The photographs are arranged ring bound plastic sleeves.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
RPS.266-2025

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Record createdJanuary 23, 2025
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