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Photograph

late 19th century (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of a young man inscribed in ink, 'À ma bien chère nièce Hélène Christ[illeg.] L'oncle Emile Gallé[illeg.]', mounted in a red leather, glazed frame.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Photograph
Brief description
Photograph of a young man, dedicated to his niece, mounted in a red leather, glazes frame, Otto, Paris, 19th century.
Physical description
Portrait of a young man inscribed in ink, 'À ma bien chère nièce Hélène Christ[illeg.] L'oncle Emile Gallé[illeg.]', mounted in a red leather, glazed frame.
Marks and inscriptions
'À ma bien chère nièce Hélène Christ[illeg.] L'oncle Emile Gallé[illeg.]' (French; on surface of image; written; ink)
Translation
To my dear niece Helene... Uncle Emile...
Collection
Accession number
E.1185-2000

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Record createdApril 7, 2003
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