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Stereoscopic Photograph (Albumen Glass Transparency) of a Chateau, French, Mid 19th Century

Inventory Number 17386


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Radcliffe Infirmary in 1931. Originally belonging to W. B. Carpenter.
Primary inscriptions
Manuscript heading: 'Chateau de Mme= de Maintenon'.
Physical material
Glass
Paint
Paper
Dimensions
Height: 6mm Width: 175mm Depth: 85mm Weight: 138g
Inventory No
17386
Accession Number
1931-20

Description

A French chateau, with reflection in foreground water. Curved top corners to mat.

One of 8 stereoscopic transparencies accompanying a viewer that belonged to W. B. Carpenter.