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Photographic detail of an arch at Rievaulx Abbey by Cundall & Delamotte, 1855

 Item
MS. 23051 photogr. 170, item 3
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Dates

  • Creation: 1855

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. 23051 photogr. 170, item 3

Former reference:

Wilson Centre Accession Number: 84:0995

Biographical / Historical

Trained as a printer in Norfolk, Joseph Cundall came to London at the age of sixteen. He took an interest in illustrated children's books, first as an author, soon as a printer and publisher. He is best known for his invention of the Christmas card in 1846. He formed a partnership with photographer George Downes, and later with Philip Delamotte, and Robert Howlett, becoming a pioneer in photographic book illustration.

Custodial History

Purchased at Christie's UK, 25/10/1984, Lot 163.

Physical Facet

Albumen Paper Print

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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