Portrait of a Woman
Photograph
ca. early 20th century (photographed)
ca. early 20th century (photographed)
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An unmounted sepia-coloured photographic portrait of a woman from the chest up. She wears a dotted shir with collar and her chin is pointed downward.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of a Woman (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | possibly bromide print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Cyril Howe Studios, 'Portrait of a Woman', possibly bromide print, ca. early 20th century |
| Physical description | An unmounted sepia-coloured photographic portrait of a woman from the chest up. She wears a dotted shir with collar and her chin is pointed downward. |
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| 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 'Photographs from Cyril Howe Purchase'. These photographs were acquired at auction in the 1990s and appear to represent a collection of photographs by a variety of photographers, some professional, other amateurs. |
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| Accession number | RPS.368-2025 |
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| Record created | February 10, 2025 |
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