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Photograph (?Carbon Print) of a Portrait of Galileo with Separate Frame, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 10745


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.10745

Item type
Object
Provenance
Bequeathed by G. H. Gabb in 1948. Gabb Collection.
Other inscriptions
Gabb Bequest label on backing board.
Physical material
Paper
Card
Wood
Glass
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 311mm Width: 240mm Depth: 20mm Weight: 0.6kg
Inventory No
10745
Accession Number
1949-15

Description

Photograph (probably a carbon print or toned gelatine print, brownish in colour) of a painted portrait of Galileo. Mounted on green card; framed and glazed.

Gabb was an authority on the portraiture of Galileo and a collector of portraits of scientists, so although of little intrinsic worth this attractively framed photograph is an interesting personal item. Companion of 12095.

Wooden frame with moulded detail to front. Contains a card mount branded Butcher's Selected Pictures', piece of card and backing board. Glazed. Mirror plate attached to top of frame.