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Portrait of a young man seated in a chair

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

A mounted sepia toned photograph of a young man wearing a suit, seated in a chair. In his right hand he holds a pair of leather gloves.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePortrait of a young man seated in a chair (generic title)
Materials and techniques
bromide print
Brief description
Photograph by Cyril Howe Studios, 'Portrait of a young man seated in a chair', possibly bromide print, ca. late 19th century
Physical description
A mounted sepia toned photograph of a young man wearing a suit, seated in a chair. In his right hand he holds a pair of leather gloves.
Dimensions
  • Mount height: 27cm
  • Mount width: 20cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 1-00'

    Note
    pencil, recto, mount

  • 72827'

    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 in ring bound plastic sleeves.
Subjects depicted
Other number
72827
Collection
Accession number
RPS.290-2025

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Record createdFebruary 10, 2025
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