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Language English Name Talbot, William Henry Fox, pioneer of photography, 1800-1877

1. Photo 1246/2(26)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1246/2(26)
Title:
Polysiphonia fibrata [Botanical Specimen]. Photographer(s):Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-1877)
Scope & Content:
Specimen of red alga found in the coast of the British Isles. Photographic engraving; corners trimmed. Inscription in pencil beneath print: 'Polysiphonia fibrata'
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1852-53
Extent:
1 item

2. Photo 1246/2(75)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1246/2(75)
Title:
Delesseria alata [Marine Specimen]. Photographer(s):Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-1877)
Scope & Content:
Specimen of red marine species. Photographic engraving. Inscription in pencil beneath print: 'Delesseria alata'
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1852-53
Extent:
1 item

3. Photo 1246/3(34)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1246/3(34)
Title:
[Three Waterfalls]. Photographer(s): Story-Maskelyne, Nevil (1823-1911), Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-1877)
Scope & Content:
View of three waterfalls, possibly Sgwd Yr Eira near Neath in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Salted paper print; removed from mount; loss of highlight details in water; print faded and yellowed; housed in Melinex; loose in album.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1850-1870
Extent:
1 item

4. Photo 1246/4(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1246/4(12)
Title:
High Street Oxford. Photographer(s): Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-1877)
Scope & Content:
View of a street with trees on the right: a horse and cart and buildings in the distance. Salted paper print; from Calotype negative; print faded and yellowed; further yellowing from edges; tear on left edge. Inscription in pencil beneath print on the left: 'W.H. Fox Talbot.', 'High Street Oxfo...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1847
Extent:
1 item