[Small White Square.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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A leucotype containing an almost imperceptible image of a square having been placed in the centre of the paper, the chemicals having been brush applied. Originally wrapped in paper marked 'Leucotype &c. &c. 5 April/ 43'. This print is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed...
[Small White Square.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
A leucotype containing an almost imperceptible image of a square having been placed in the centre of the rectangular paper, the chemicals having been brush applied. Originally wrapped in paper marked 'Leucotype &c. &c. 5 April/ 43'. This print is particularly light sensitive and should n...
[No Discernible Image.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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A leucotype with no discernible image. Originally wrapped in paper marked 'Leucotype &c. &c. 5 April/ 43'. This print is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
Picture by Caroline. Photographer: Edgcumbe, Caroline Augusta
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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.
Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Aug. 29, 1840'. A photogenic camera negative that has left no discernible image. This negative is particularly light sensitive and should not be viewed under normal light levels.
[Hieroglyphic Tablet.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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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.
[Portrait, possibly Professor Lepsius.] Photographer: Henneman, Nicolaas
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Calotype negative of a half length portrait of a man in three quarter profile, he wears spectacles, an opened jacket, shirt with stiff collar and dark neck tie. The negative was originally wrapped in paper inscribed by Talbot, 'Recd. back from Reading 3 Apr 1844’. This negative is particularly l...
[Portrait of Two Women.] Photographer: Henneman, Nicolaas
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A faded calotype negative of two women, one seated in profile and wearing a pelerine and bonnet while the second woman stands by her side. The negative was originally wrapped in paper inscribed by Talbot, 'Recd. back from Reading 3 Apr 1844’. This negative is particularly light sensitive and sho...
[No Discernible Image.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
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Inscribed in pencil on verso: 'Aug. 4, 1840'. A photogenic camera negative that has left no discernible image, though there seems to be some density along the bottom two thirds of the paper suggesting that it might be an architectural view. This negative is particularly light sensitive and shou...