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Photograph (Albumen Print, Carte de Visite) of a Printed Portrait of Sir Walter Scott, by E. Desmaisons, Paris, 1860s

Inventory Number 23135


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
'ED' blind-stamp on image. Printed photographer's details on back of mount.
Physical material
Paper
Card
Dimensions
Height: 92mm Width: 62mm
Inventory No
23135

Description

Carte de visite (albumen print mounted on card) of a printed portrait of Sir Walter Scott, head and shoulders, vignetted. Card cut away below photograph, where there was a pencil inscription. Compare to the series of French historical portraits by Charlet & Jacotin (54244, 63555, 80957) and by Neurdein (52774, 68945, 94207).