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Photograph (Albumen Print) of a Turned Object, Issued by Holtzapffel & Co., London, Probably 1870s

Inventory Number 12734


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presumably from R. T. Gunther, who received some of T. H. T. Hopkins's lathe and mechanics papers from Edward Chapman.
Primary inscriptions
Printed caption: 'Designs for Turning. | Published by Holtzapffel & Co., - 64, Charing Cross, London. | (Copyright secured.)'. Annotated: 'No 8.'.
Physical material
Paper
Card
Dimensions
Height: 218mm Width: 176mm
Inventory No
12734

Description

Albumen print mounted on card. Vertical format. A turned urn on a black pedestal. One of 15 numbered photographs of turned objects (12731 to 12739, 12741 to 12743, 12785, 12787, 12788), issued by the lathe manufacturers Holtzapffel & Co. as specimens of what could be made on their lathes. The 4 photographs of turned temples (12727 to 12730) are also associated.