Portrait of an older woman wearing a dark dress and bonnet
Photograph
ca. late 19th century (photographed)
ca. late 19th century (photographed)
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An unmounted sepia toned photograph of an older woman seated in a chair by a writing desk, with her hand on an open book. She wears a dark dress and bonnet.
Object details
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Title | Portrait of an older woman wearing a dark dress and bonnet (generic title) |
Materials and techniques | bromide print |
Brief description | Photograph by Cyril Howe Studios, 'Portrait of an older woman wearing a dark dress and bonnet', possibly bromide print, ca. late 19th century |
Physical description | An unmounted sepia toned photograph of an older woman seated in a chair by a writing desk, with her hand on an open book. She wears a dark dress and bonnet. |
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Marks and inscriptions | £14-00' 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.399-2025 |
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Record created | February 10, 2025 |
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