Two coloured daguerreotypes in stereoscopic case

Made:
London
photographer:
William Edward Kilburn

Two coloured daguerreotypes in stereoscopic folding case; by Kilburn.

Portrait of a seated woman wearing a white cap with lace trim and holding a flower. Her jewellery is painted with gold highlights. There are books on the table and an ornate ewer.

The stereo is in a foldable case with built in stereo viewer with incription gold stamped on front: BY APPOINTMENT MR. KILBURN 222. REGENT STREET. Also, on interior: KILBURN'S STEREOSCOPE, REGD. 12TH JANUARY 1853 ----- BRÈVETÉ À PARIS.

Details

Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
1917-19
type:
daguerreotype and photograph
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry