carte-de-visite photograph
Summary
Full length seated portrait of man in military costume. He has side whiskers and moustache. He is wearing a hat with feathered plume on top. His single breasted jacket is trimmed with braid and fastens with toggles. He is wearing a sash, with braid or chain attached. He is wearing trousers, his feet are not visible. A sword is resting against his left knee and he is wearing gloves. The studio backdrop is plain, with drape to the left and desk in the foreground. Inscribed on the front "1879". Inscribed on reverse "1879 / Bouland Egerton (?)".
Object Name
carte-de-visite photograph
Creators Name
Date Created
1879
Dimensions
image: 10.2cm x 6.4cm
accession number
2008.40.5.179
Collection Group
Place of creation
London
Medium
