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Photograph (?Albumen Print or Early Gelatine Print) of a Cartoon Relating to Oxford University Affairs, the Original Cartoon by F.H. Dated 1875

Inventory Number 66924


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.66924

Item type
Object
Provenance
Probably from R. T. Gunther.
Primary inscriptions
Signed 'F.H.' within image. The text at the top of the image is: [A?] "consolation" Entertainment to be held outside the | Sheldonian by members of the He---bd---l Board and | others on the 9th June 1875 when it is hoped that the | Undergrad's will enjoy the brilliant endeavours of the | TALENTED COMPANY. (NB not to be seen out of Oxford). | No collections after the performance!!!
Other inscriptions
Some identifying annotations on back by R. T. Gunther.
Physical material
Paper
Dimensions
Height: 122mm Width: 170mm
Inventory No
66924

Description

Albumen print or early gelatine print. Copy of a drawn or engraved cartoon showing Oxford academics depicted as a troupe of acrobats, clowns, and musicians performing outside the Sheldonian Theatre; the faces are real people including Liddell, Rolleston, and Price. Horizontal format. One of 4 photographic copies of Oxford cartoons used by R. T. Gunther in his publications (others are 17203, 35198, 73074); neither the source of the photographs (which look older) nor the whereabouts of the originals are recorded.