Portrait of a Woman with a Book
Photograph
ca. late 19th century to early 20th century (photographed)
ca. late 19th century to early 20th century (photographed)
| Artist/Maker |
An unmounted sepia-coloured photograph of a woman standing on stone steps adjacent to a large carved stone urn with hyacinths. She holds a book in her right hand and rests her left hand on the back of a wood and upholstery chair. She wears a hat.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Portrait of a Woman with a Book (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | possibly bromide print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Cyril Howe Studios, 'Portrait of a Woman with Book', possibly bromide print, ca. late 9th century to early 20th century |
| Physical description | An unmounted sepia-coloured photograph of a woman standing on stone steps adjacent to a large carved stone urn with hyacinths. She holds a book in her right hand and rests her left hand on the back of a wood and upholstery chair. She wears a hat. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 3.00' 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 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.405-2025 |
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| Record created | February 10, 2025 |
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