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Photograph (Albumen Print, Carte de Visite) of a Printed Portrait of Corneille, by Charlet & Jacotin, Paris, 1860s

Inventory Number 80957


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
'C.J' blind-stamp on image. Printed photographer's details on front and back of mount. Identifying inscription.
Other inscriptions
'KB' in pencil, probably an owner.
Physical material
Paper
Card
Dimensions
Height: 105mm Width: 62mm
Inventory No
80957

Description

Carte de visite (albumen print mounted on card) of a printed portrait of Corneille, head and shoulders, vignetted. One of a series of 'Portraits Historiques' issued by the Paris photographer Neurdein (52774, 68945, 94207) and by the related studio of Charlet & Jacotin (see also 54244, 63555). Charlet was in fact a pseudonym of J. C. A. Neurdein (1806-1867).