Portrait of a woman wearing pearls
Photograph
ca. early 20th century (photographed)
ca. early 20th century (photographed)
| Artist/Maker |
A mounted black and white photograph of a standing woman, wearing a long dress with a geometric pattern and a long string of pearls. She looks down at an object, possibly a picture, in her left hand.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Portrait of a woman wearing pearls (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | bromide print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Cyril Howe Studios, 'Portrait of a woman wearing pearls', possibly bromide print, ca. early 20th century |
| Physical description | A mounted black and white photograph of a standing woman, wearing a long dress with a geometric pattern and a long string of pearls. She looks down at an object, possibly a picture, in her left hand. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 3-00' Note pencil, recto, 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 298 is labelled 'Photographs from Cyril Howe Purchase'. |
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| Accession number | RPS.321-2025 |
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| Record created | February 10, 2025 |
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