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Two photographic portraits of Alice Liddell by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson

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One original albumen print by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson of Alice Liddell as 'The Beggar Maid', 1858; and one original glass wet-plate collodion negative of Alice Lidell wearing a garland, 1860, also by Dodgson.

Dates

  • Creation: 1858-1860

Extent

0.5 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 23659 photogr. 1].

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MSS. 23659 photogr. 1-2

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 23659

Abstract

Photographic portraits of Alice Liddell by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson [Lewis Carroll], 1858-1860.

Biographical / Historical

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson [pseudonym Lewis Carroll] (1832-1898) was an author, mathematician and photographer. For further information see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gifted to the Bodleian Libraries in 2023.

Title
Catalogue of two photographic portraits of Alice Liddell by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
Status
Published
Author
Phillip Roberts
Date
2024
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
First edition.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom