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Portrait of a girl holding a rose

Photograph
ca. early 20th century (photographed)
Artist/Maker

An unmounted black and white photograph of a young woman in profile, wearing cloth wrap, holding a rose up to her nose.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePortrait of a girl holding a rose (generic title)
Materials and techniques
platinum print
Brief description
Photograph by Cyril Howe Studios, 'Portrait of a girl holding a rose', possibly platinum print, ca. early 20th century
Physical description
An unmounted black and white photograph of a young woman in profile, wearing cloth wrap, holding a rose up to her nose.
Dimensions
  • Paper height: 24.4cm
  • Paper width: 19.2cm
Marks and inscriptions
6-00'

Note
pencil, verso, paper
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'.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
RPS.391-2025

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Record createdFebruary 10, 2025
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