cabinet photograph

H S Mendelssohn



cabinet photograph

H S Mendelssohn

Summary

1/2 length studio portrait of woman in indoor setting next to fern plant. Plain black background. Subject is wearing white silk and lace dress. Short sleeves with ruffles at shoulder and down onto neckline. Bow at centre of neckline. Skirt has pleats at waist. Also wearing elbow length glove on right hand, left hand touching plant. Same subject as 2008.40.6.728, .729, .730. Written on back "Amy Gibbs / b. Jan 1869 / died 1891 / aged 21"


Object Name

cabinet photograph

Creators Name

H S Mendelssohn

Date Created

1888-1890

Dimensions

size: 16cm x 11cm

accession number

2008.40.6.732

Place of creation

England

Medium


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