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)
ca. late 19th century (photographed)
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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
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| Title | Portrait 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | RPS.266-2025 |
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| Record created | January 23, 2025 |
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