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981. Talbot Photo 2(519)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 2(519)
Title:
[Copy of a manuscript by Thomas Moore: 'The Harp that once through Tara Halls'.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Reproduction of a handwritten poem by Thomas Moore, dated September 4th 1844. Intensified print chemistry floated on paper 222 x 167 mm. Some chemical staining which has affected the contrast of the ink against the paper, however the poem is still readable. Top left corner missing (image unaffec...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
after Sep 1844
Extent:
1 item

982. Talbot Photo 2(641)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 2(641)
Title:
[Portrait of a Seated Woman Reading.] Photographer: Claudet, Antoine François Jean
Scope & Content:
Genre: Portrait Photography Studio portrait of a woman wearing an off-the-shoulder satin dress and reading a book that rests against the arm of her chair. Paper trimmed to size of image.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1845
Extent:
1 item

983. Talbot Photo 2(730)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 2(730)
Title:
[Nicolaas Henneman Reading.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed on print: 'July 1842'. Label on verso: 'Patent/ Talbotype Or/ Sun Pictures'. Genre: Portrait Photography Three quarter length and sideways portrait of Nicolaas Henneman seated by the cloisters at Lacock, reading. Varnished and trimmed print laid down on card.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Jul 1842
Extent:
1 item

984. Talbot Photo 2(731)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 2(731)
Title:
[Henneman and Porter.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Label on verso: 'Patent/ Talbotype Photogenic Drawings' . Genre: Portrait Photography Portrait of a seated Charles Porter with Nicolaas Henneman standing to the right with his hand resting on the back of the chair. Trimmed print laid down on card, image somewhat faded.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1842
Extent:
1 item

985. Talbot Photo 3(35)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(35)
Title:
Newspaper. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Newspaper Sept 22/40 2' fx. Iod/ Sept 23 washed with E & brought our by spont.'. No discernible image, however the date of this negative implies that this is one of the earliest calotypes and the inscription on the reverse gives useful information to the proce...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
22 Sep 1840
Extent:
1 item

986. Talbot Photo 3(36)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(36)
Title:
[Hieroglyphic Tablet.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Nov. 28, 1840'. A calotype negative that has left no discernible image. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
28 Nov 1840
Extent:
1 item

987. Talbot Photo 3(47)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(47)
Title:
A Scene in a Library. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
A hand-coloured print of plate 8 of The Pencil of Nature showing two rows of books, a few coloured using red, green and blue paint. The photograph was chemically float-applied on paper 190 x 230 mm. This print is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Before 22 Mar 1844
Extent:
1 item

988. Talbot Photo 3(65)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(65)
Title:
[The 'Angel' Harp by the Grand Piano, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: '12 8/ 30'/ 16 Oct 1840'. A calotype negative possibly taken in the South Gallery of Lacock Abbey and showing a close-up of a harp with a music stand to the side and a grand piano behind; a pile of books visible through the strings of the harp. The photograph was t...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
16 Oct 1840
Extent:
1 item

989. Talbot Photo 3(82)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(82)
Title:
[Letter from Sir John Herschel to Talbot.]
Scope & Content:
Letter written by Sir John Herschel to Talbot on the 3rd March 1840, with seal intact. Transcript below. Slough March 3. 1840 My dear Sir Many thanks for your beautiful specimens. I took the liberty (not I hope one you will disapprove) to give them to an Italian friend on his way to Florence...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
03 Mar 1840
Extent:
1 item

990. Talbot Photo 3(142)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 3(142)
Title:
[Section of Old Printed Book.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Possibly a leucotype that is a contact print from the original negative of the manuscript 'Ricardi Secundi' which was taken in 1839. Originally wrapped in paper marked '8 April/ 43 L.'. This print is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
8 Apr 1843
Extent:
1 item

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