[Section of the West Front, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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A calotype negative showing a view taken from ground level looking upwards to a portion of the west façade of Lacock Abbey, it includes part of the southernmost window and the small cupola. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
[Amélina Petit playing a Guitar.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: '19 Oct/ 4[?]'. A calotype negative of a portrait of Amélina Petit, wearing a dark dress and a bonnet and playing a guitar. The number '6' is written in reverse in the top right corner. The date on the negative is indistinct and may read 1843. This negative is part...
[Bust of Napoleon.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: '5'. A negative depicting the bust of Napoleon facing three quarters to the right. A positive print of this image can be found at Talbot Photo 11 (28). This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
[The 'Angel' Harp by the Grand Piano, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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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...
[View along the South Front, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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A negative print of half of the south façade taken at a slightly oblique angle with Sharington's Tower at the far side. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
[Clock Tower and Brew-house, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: '8'. A calotype negative of a view looking diagonally across the stable yard with the clock tower positioned in the centre. In front of the gabled brew-house, which is to the right of the clock tower, there is a stationary carriage and to the left several doors to ...
[The Stables], Lacock Abbey. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed on verso in ink: 'Lacock Abbey'. A view taken from Lady Elisabeth's window and looking directly across the stable yard to the gabled roofed buildings on the north side that adjoin the brew-house. The photograph was taken with a five minute exposure time. Chemistry float-applied on pap...
[A Reproduction of an Engraving of a Man on a Horse.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed on verso in ink: 'Lacock Abbey'. A reproduction of a print of a young man on horseback with a dog pursuing them; it may possibly be a depiction of Dick Turpin riding Black Bess. Chemistry float-applied on paper 170 x 184 mm with spot staining taking place during development. The negat...
[Gabled Roof, Stable Yard, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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A view taken at an elevated vantage point and at an oblique angle showing the close-up of a gabled roof that is part of the north side of the stable block. Chemistry float-applied on paper 165 x 203 mm with staining taking place during development. This print is particularly light sensitive and ...
[Large Oriel Window and Sharington's Tower.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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A view taken from ground level looking upwards with the large oriel window nearest the viewer and Sharington's Tower to the right. Chemistry float-applied on paper 220 x 180 mm with staining having taken place during development. This print is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewe...
