cabinet photograph

Alexander Bassano, 1829 - 1913



cabinet photograph

Alexander Bassano 1829 - 1913

Summary

A studio portrait of a woman wearing a white patterned cotton dress set amongst an indoor background. The top layer of the skirt is trimmed with tassles, and the skirt is gathered into a bustle at the back. The cuffs and collar are very decorative with their lace frills and pleats. She is also wearing a white hat with floral and feather details, and is stroking a bird that is perched on her left hand.


Object Name

cabinet photograph

Creators Name

Alexander Bassano

Date Created

1870-1880

Dimensions

size: 16cm x 11cm

accession number

2008.40.6.395

Place of creation

Piccadilly

Medium


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