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Photograph (Albumen Print, Carte de Visite) of a Printed Portrait of Sir Walter Scott, by E. Desmaisons, Paris, 1860s

Inventory Number: 23135
Object Type:
Persons: E. Desmaisons (Photographer)
Date Created: 1860s
Place Created: Paris France Europe
Brief Description: Carte de visite (albumen print mounted on card) of a printed portrait of Sir Walter Scott, head and shoulders, vignetted. Card cut away below photograph, where there was a pencil inscription. Compare to the series of French historical portraits by Charlet & Jacotin (54244, 63555, 80957) and by Neurdein (52774, 68945, 94207).
Primary Inscriptions: 'ED' blind-stamp on image. Printed photographer's details on back of mount.
Collection Group:
Material(s): Paper
Card
Dimensions:
Height Width Depth Diameter Unit
92 62 mm

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