Portrait of a young man and woman seated at a table
Photograph
ca. late 19th century (photographed)
ca. late 19th century (photographed)
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A mounted sepia toned photograph of a young man and woman, seated at a small table on rattan chairs. Behind them is a painted backdrop. The woman's hand rests on an open book.
Object details
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| Title | Portrait of a young man and woman seated at a table (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | albumen print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Cyril Howe Studios, 'Portrait of a young man and woman seated at a table', possibly albumen print, ca. late 19th century |
| Physical description | A mounted sepia toned photograph of a young man and woman, seated at a small table on rattan chairs. Behind them is a painted backdrop. The woman's hand rests on an open book. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | £1-00' 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 298 is labelled 'Photographs from Cyril Howe Purchase'. |
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| Accession number | RPS.375-2025 |
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| Record created | February 10, 2025 |
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