[Portrait of one of Langenheim Brothers.] Photographer: Langenheim and Co, W & F
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Inscription: Inscribed on recto: 'W. Lghm'. Stamped on verso: 'Talbotype/ H. Fox Talbot's US. Patent, June 26, 1849/ W. & F.' Genre: Portrait Photography Oval shaped, bust-length portrait of one of the Langenheim brothers draped in a black cloak. The print is signed 'W. Lghm' in the bottom...
[Madame Bienmüller.] Photographer: Bienmüller, Wilhelm
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Inscription: Inscribed on verso: 'from M. Bienmüller of Avignon/ Feb/51'. Genre: Portrait Photography Portrait of the photographer's wife, seated and resting her elbow on a table. Photograph included with letter from Bienmüller, trying to sell his improved techniques to paper negatives. Paper ...
[Son of Photographer.] Photographer: Bienmüller, Wilhelm
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Inscription: Inscribed on verso: 'M. Bienmüller of Avigonon/ Feb/51'. Genre: Portrait Photography Portrait of the photographer's son, seated and resting his elbow on a table, he wears an ornate tunic and pantaloons. Photograph included with a letter from Bienmüller, trying to sell his improved...
[Pillar in Courtyard, Lacock Abbey.] Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Architectural Photography Tightly composed view of an ionic pillar that is to the left of a small rectangular window with bars that is in the south-east corner of the stable yard. On the reverse a label of 'The Watford Engraving Co' gives details for reproduction. Paper trimmed to size ...
[Upper Story of Water Tower, Lacock.] Photographer: Unknown
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Genre: Architectural Photography View of the extreme northern end of the east façade of Lacock Abbey, showing a tiered roof rising above a row of trees, the sky has been white washed. On the reverse of the card a label of 'The Watford Engraving Co' gives details for reproduction. Photograph att...
Genre: Portrait Photography Group of eight men, some in British Army uniform, grouped standing by a trellised entrance and behind a table set for an alfresco breakfast. The sitters have been identified as: (back row L- R) Petre, Larcelles, Hone, Howard, (front row L-R) Agnew, Wilson, St Paul an...
Genre: Architectural Photography Dining room in the Arts and Crafts style; typical floral wallpaper, painted wooden shutters, tiered wooden mantelpiece displaying plates. The table is set for a meal, at right the door leading to the living room is open.
[Carte de visite portrait of William Henry Fox Talbot.]
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Genre: Portrait Photography Full-length seated carte de visite of Talbot, his right arm resting on a table. With photographer's details printed on reverse of mount. Carte size 106 x 63 mm.