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Print (?Photogravure) of Michael Foster with a Blackboard, by Swan Electric Engraving Co., with Separate Frame, Late19th Century

Inventory Number 10738


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.10738

Item type
Object
Provenance
Framer's label is addressed to Mr Haldane, suggesting the picture came with the Haldane Collection, presented by his granddaughter Mrs Lois Godfrey in 1967.
Primary inscriptions
'Swan Electric Engraving Co. Ltd..' & facsimile signature 'M. Foster'.
Physical material
Wood
Card
Glass
metal
Object type
Print
Dimensions
Height: 510mm Width: 390mm Depth: 19mm Weight: 1.5kg
Inventory No
10738
Accession Number
1967-66A

Description

Framed and glazed ?photogravure, probably from a painting, showing Michael Foster full length holding chalk, standing in front of a blackboard with various words written on it.

Wooden frame for print. Glazed, card and wood backing, with backing paper. Metal hooks and twisted metal cord on reverse for hanging.