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Stereoscopic Photograph (Albumen Glass Transparency) of the Rue de Rivoli, Paris, 1850s or 1860s

Inventory Number 13250


Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Manuscript caption on glass.
Physical material
Glass
Paper
Dimensions
Height: 83mm Width: 170mm
Inventory No
13250

Description

Stereoscopic transparency, albumen on glass process, taped edges and mat with single oblong aperture and gold border. Busy street scene, elevated view with large hedge to left.. Different from 13249 and 13252.

One of a collection of 38 early French glass stereoscopic photographs, mostly European views.