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Photograph (Albumen Print, Carte de Visite) of a Printed Portrait of Molière, by Neurdein, Paris, 1860s

Inventory Number 52774


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Printed photographer's details on front and back of mount. Identifying inscription.
Other inscriptions
'KB' in pencil, probably an owner.
Physical material
Paper
Card
Inventory No
52774

Description

Carte de visite (albumen print mounted on card) of a printed portrait of Molière, head and shoulders, vignetted. One of a series of 'Portraits Historiques' issued by the Paris photographer Neurdein (see also 68945, 94207) and by the related studio of Charlet & Jacotin (54244, 63555, 80957). Charlet was in fact a pseudonym of J. C. A. Neurdein (1806-1867).