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Photograph (Collodion Positive on Glass) of William John Minn, by James Minn, February 1860

Inventory Number 42994


Item type
Object
Provenance
Bequeathed by Henry Minn in 1961. The subject is his grandfather and the photographer his father.
Primary inscriptions
Inscribed on backing card: 'James Minn | E Dereham | Norfolk. | Feby 1860'.
Physical material
Glass
Brass
Card
Dimensions
Height: 84mm Width: 71mm
Inventory No
42994
Accession Number
1961-137/33

Description

Collodion positive on glass (ambrotype), enclosed. Portrait of William John Minn, head and shoulders, facing left. Vertical format. Enclosed in brass frame and wide, decorated oval brass mat. Ring for hanging attached to backing card. A small companion of 28296, in the same pose and taken at the same time; see also 15392.