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Framed photographs, c. 1843-1846

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MS. WHF Talbot photogr. 4

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Comprises early photographs by William Henry Fox Talbot:

  1. Salt print from a calotype negative, image of lace, early 1840s [LA278 written in black ink on verso]
  2. Salt print from a calotype negative of articles of glass, made prior to Jun 1844 [LA4 in black ink on verso]
  3. Salt print from a calotype negative of 'An Ancient Door', Magdalen College, 1843 [LA129 in black ink on verso]
  4. Salt print from a calotype negative of Abbotsford, corners clipped, 1844 ['LA29' in black ink on verso]
  5. Salt print from a calotype negative of Melrose Abbey, upper corners clipped with a small tear, bottom centre edge, 1844 ['LA32' in black ink on verso]
  6. Salt print from a calotype negative of Loch Katrine, 1844 ['LA35' in black ink on verso]
  7. Salt print from a calotype negative of Loch Katrine, corners clipped, 1844 ['LA39' in black ink on verso]
  8. Salt print from a calotype negative of the scenery of Loch Katrine, small tear, upper left corner, 1844 ['LA41' in black ink on verso]
  9. Salt print from a calotype negative of Castle of the Doune, 1844 ['LA43' in black ink on verso]
  10. Salt print from a calotype negative of Melrose Abbey Gateway, corners clipped, 1844 ['LA46' in black ink on verso]
  11. Photogenic drawing negative of lace, prior to December 1845 ['LA20' in black ink on mount verso] [Category 1 light sensitivity]
  12. Salt print from a calotype negative of the Bridge of Sighs, St. John's College, Cambridge, circa 1845 ['LA144' in black ink on verso]
  13. William Henry Fox Talbot and Reverend Calvert R. Jones, salt print from a calotype negative of a group of persons selling fruit and flowers, corners clipped, circa 1845 ['LA300' in black ink on verso]
  14. Salt print from a calotype negative of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, c.1845 ['LA474B' in black ink on verso]
  15. Salt print from a calotype negative of a bust of Patroclus, prior to Feb 1846 ['LA5' in black ink on verso]

Dates

  • Creation: c. 1843-1846

Extent

1 box

Language of Materials

  • English

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Shelfmark

MS. WHF Talbot photogr. 4

Repository Details

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