[Fly's wings - revived negative.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Jany. 14/40/ R Sept 23'. A photogenic drawing negative with an unclear image, possibly depicting an insect wing magnified using a photomicrograph. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Clock Tower, [Lacock Abbey]. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Feb 13/40 /Clock Tower' and on recto 'loop W.10'. A photogenic camera negative depicting the view across the courtyard towards the clock tower at Lacock. The image is extremely faint with chemical staining in places. This negative is particularly light sensitive a...
Picture by Caroline. Photographer: Edgcumbe, Caroline Augusta
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: '14 Feb /40 Picture by Caroline'. A photograph taken by Lady Caroline Edgumbe, however the print has faded to such an extent that there is no discernible image. This print is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Clock Tower, [Lacock Abbey]. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Feb 18/40 /Clock Tower'. A photogenic camera negative taken from ground level, outside the brew-house entrance in the stable yard, looking up at the clock tower. The image is very shadowy and much of the detailing has been lost, a broad black vertical line appears...
Archway, [Lacock Abbey]. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Feb 23/40 /Archway'. A photogenic camera negative of the neo-gothic arch, often referred to as the 'Gothick Arch' that is in the grounds of Lacock Abbey, taken from outside the kitchen area at a slightly oblique angle and looking along the approach to the abbey. T...
[Three Jars.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Feb 27/40 / 9' 10-' and on recto: 'loop W. 20'. A photogenic camera negative depicting a row of three ceramic containers (from left to right); a krater-shaped vase, a patterned amphora-shaped vase and a white jug. A positive print of this negative can be seen at T...
Inscribed in pencil on verso: '29 Feb./40 /Venus'. A photogenic camera negative depicting the bust with Venus's face in profile and turned to the left, the negative has been heavily trimmed, and a positive print with the complete background can be found at Talbot Photo 11 (22). This negative is...
Decanters, Cups on Black Background. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: '21 March /40 /Decanters, Cups on Black Background'. A photogenic camera negative of a still life of several items against a black background, the objects include silverware, ceramic jugs with a sugar bowl positioned in the front at the centre. This negative is par...
[Clock Tower from West, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: '5 Apr. /40'. A photogenic camera negative of the side of the clock tower building taken from the grounds adjacent to the approach to Lacock Abbey. A somewhat faint positive print, probably from this negative can be found at Talbot Photo 12 (5). This negative is pa...
[Entrance, West Façade, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscribed in pencil on verso: '9 Apr. /40'. A photogenic camera negative showing an oblique view of the entrance to Lacock Abbey, facing a south-easterly direction. The negative has faded and much of the architectural detailing has gone, however the roofline with the two small cupolas makes the...