Portrait of the Oriental scholar Dr. Max Müller, Oxford. Photographer(s): Story-Maskelyne, Nevil
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Negative on mica. Full-length seated study of Dr. Max Müller (1823-1900), Sanskritist and philologist; Muller is wearing a collegiate robe and hat, seated reading a book hand resting on left hand; framed with Photo 1194/3(77); part of "Points of View" Exhibition at the British Library in 2010.
Made positive by applying dark varnish on verso; no longer transparent; some Sabattier effect on the cloth; corners trimmed; 2.4cm tear on upper edge (piece missing); tears along right edge; excess emulsion on lower edge; Christie's Lot 330.
[Portrait of Edmund Story-Maskelyne]. Photographer: Nevil Story-Maskelyne.
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Edmund Story-Maskelyne seated in front of door, cloth backdrop covering a brick wall; wearing a top hat and open book in hand; Edmund is the younger brother of the photographer. Condition: 2.3cm tear on left edge; cuts on lower right corner; flaking of emulsion on lower left corner and right e...
[Coin of Nicolo Gander (Recto)]. Photographer(s): Story-Maskelyne, Nevil
Scope & Content:
Negative showing Nicolo Gander coin (1400-1499), bronze, Italian (11.3cm diameter); excess collodion on upper and lower left edges; emulsion flaking on lower left corner; see verso of coin Photo 1194 2(10).
[Coin of Nicolo Gander (Recto)]. Photographer(s): Story-Maskelyne, Nevil
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Mic on negative picturing Nicolo Gander coin (1400-1499), bronze, Italian (11.3cm diameter); excess emulsion on left edge; paper adhered to upper and lower edges; see verso of coin Photo 1194 2(10).